I kno that I have it, I know that there is treatments out there for it. My famly doc is trying different anti depressants to see if that helps me.. right now the drug of choice is wellbutrin xr 300mg, is there other drugs that need to be taken with it? and is there counsleing online? cause I don't have time to go to a counseler with a husband that works 90 hours a week, i work prn for a hospital, and we have 2 kids..... I really need to deal with this problem, so i have a normal life!
2006-06-17 01:04:25 · 10 answers · asked by steveangela1 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you indeed have PTSD you need to get professional counseling. Its not going to go away with medication. Your doctor is prescribing wellbutrin to deal with the depression that the PTSD is causing you. Theres no medication for PTSD, you have to go through therapy, and I strongly suggest that you do, for your own sake and your children. Your problem will only get worse without proper help. If something traumatic happened to you, you need to get professional help to help you deal with it. good luck.
2006-06-17 01:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Laur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, if this is indeed what you have, should be diagnosed by a Professional, and treated with both medications and counselling. I am not sure if Wellbutrin is the best treatment for this. Medications such as Lorazepam, Klonapin, etc. among the anxiolytic classes tend to be better than the anti-depressants, unless your particular brand of PTSD also includes depression, which in this case, an anti-depressant is added. Counselling is essential as PTSD becomes a trained way of learning how to react to a situation. Counselling will train you how to avoid the thoughts that come when triggered. Make sure when you pick your counsellor that they have specific experience in dealing with trauma and abuse; not all counsellors know what to do with PTSD.
2006-06-17 05:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wellbutrin is a really good med to have for this. It has just about the lowest side effects.
BUT it doesn't work for everyone, and that can only be shown after taking it for a few weeks.
Make sure you don't miss a dose.
You shouldn't have to take anything else, unless you're having mood swings, manic episodes, or it's making you hyper.
Counseling is best done face to face.
Beware of the on line "experts" that offer their services.
They will feed you a couple of typical responses, and then suggest a phone consultation that rips you off.
Look for a support group in your area. (I would suggest specifics, but I don't know the origin of your PTSD)
I know you have no time, but your situation will never get fixed unless you put a little time into it.
It will be better for your children that way, because you'll be a better person.
E-mail if you have any other questions.
2006-06-17 01:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a shrink they dont take more than 15 minutes cause ya know they make 200.00 every 15 minutes so your in and out ! they'll give ya the right meds I was on wellbutrin and it gave me worse anxiety and I have ptsd
2006-06-18 00:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by candy1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this out. It's an easy self help method which you can learn online. You will be able to deal with the trauma and get the edge off it on your own. Just download the manual, study the basic recipe and get going. Best of luck!
www.emofree.com
2006-06-17 02:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by Deepthi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have ur cure sweety but first for ur depression drink lots of orange juice and stay under the sun for 5 min daily around 9 to 12 noon then try to fix your houses feng shui its the energy in your home that can drive women out of there mind and with 2 kids its so hard so plz for your self do it best feng shui books are for Lilian Too she made wonders in my life her web page is www.wofs.com you will need to chek the health section ur home might have many problems but to know it get the book the page is just a place to start.good luck and there is nothing wrong with u feng shui can even make your habby more in to you!!
2006-06-17 01:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by Ema 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With PTSD, you can't rely purely on meds to do your healing work, cos they won't. What they do is make it easier for you WHILE you do your healing work. Take your health seriously! If you had cancer, would you "not have time" to go for chemotherapy??
I don't know the details but I do know that sertraline-based anti-depressants (SSRIs) like Zoloft, Serlift, get good reviews from survivors of child abuse (who have PTSD).
2006-06-17 08:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by askios007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.
2006-06-17 15:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you thought of doing a 12step program like GROW its a group of very nice people that have helped lots of people help them self's back to a better life.
2006-06-17 01:17:09 · answer #9 · answered by ashman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit this website for online counsleing : www.webMDhealth
2006-06-17 01:13:28 · answer #10 · answered by SWAPAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋