Post-Traumatic stress question?

Question

How do you get along with your PTS, depression, low mood? Without use of drugs and alcohol, but healthy way to get over it...

Answer 1

I was taken out of work three years ago for post traumatic stress syndorme. I did not want to take drugs, so...I ran every day. I ate really really healthy foods. I did my art work. I wrote. I read. And I let myself cry when I had to. I let myself scream when I had to. Eventually, it passed and I am doing great now. For me, I wanted to actually confront the issues. I felt like I may not if I was medicated. I wanted to feel the anger, sadness, fear, etc... so that I would understand what the triggers were.

Answer 2

There are some good and not so good psychiatrists....as in any profession. First I would get drug free with detox and rehab, then after you join an AA group, get to a good doctor to prescribe an antidepressant along with an anti-anxiety med. Almost every loved one I know has panic attacks associated with substance abuse. I sincerely wish you the best on your journey to live a life free of substance abuse. You realize that alcohol is a horrible depressant.

Answer 3

Well, I don't have PTSD but being that I am a Navy Vet and a new mom I can certainly understand the weight of what PTSD does to one's mental health and I know there are multitude of therapies, strategies as well as advice out there.

Understand that PTSD is a medically recognized anxiety disorder that occurs in normal individuals under extremely stressful conditions. This is essential for effective treatment. PTSD specific treatment starts only after the survivor has been safely removed from a crisis situation. Safety first!

You should ask your PCP first and get the necessary referals or google it for therapy groups or message boards and see what others suggest. Mainly what is out there for treatment is cognitive-behavioral therapy, pharmacotherapy, EMDR, group treatment, and psychodynamic treatment. I'm sure there is natural therapies too, that's why I'd seek people who work in this evironment for the best advice.

Treatment for PTSD typically begins with an in-depth evaluation and a treatment plan that meets the damands of the survivor. If a survivor is consistantly exposed to traumatic events such as domestic violence, homelessness, severely depressed and/or suicidal, experiencing extreme panic, disorganized thinking, or drug/alcohol detox is needed, it's critical to address these issues as part of the first phase of treatment!

PTSD symptoms seldomly disappear completely, usually it's a ongoing challenge for survivors to cope with PTSD symptoms and the problems they cause. Survivors can learn how to cope more effectively through treatment. So like I said, seeking treatment will help the survivor recognize what they need!

Recovery from PTSD is a gradual process. It doesn't happen overnight, through sudden insight or "cure." Healing doesn't mean that a survivor will forget their experiences or have no more emotional pain when remembering them. Some level of a reaction to memories is normal. Recovery may lead to fewer reactions or less intense reactions and it may even lead to a greater ability to manage trauma-related emotions and confidence in one's ability to cope.

When a post-trauma survivor takes the necessary action to cope with problems, a sense of personal power and control is gained. Active coping means recognizing and accepting the impact of traumatic experiences and then be aggressive to improve things.

I think after going through the treatments and discussing with others you may opt to help other survivors as well, this may help with your feelings as well. The best thing sometimes is to focus on others and what they need, sometimes others have it worse than what we are facing or went through.

I just thought of something else...survivor's guilt is also heavy so maybe you want to work through those feelings as well, again helping others who went through PTS events maybe the therapy you need, there is something about blessing someone else it will always come back to you....not that you do it for that reason, but it automatically will! Isn't that good news?



I hope this helps!
God speed and God bless!
Take care.

Answer 4

Contact Micheal Chimpson. He is a motivational speaker for middle school children, but on the weekends he works with many forms of adult stress disorders without the use of medicinal remedies.

Answer 5

probably some sort of group, check the local VA, also maybe the VFW might have some sort of social get together, that sort of stuff where you get out an do some thing other than sit on yer butt watching me type in these answers. get out of yourself and help others without expecting something back is always good therapy.

Answer 6

I'm in my last college semester taking Mental Health courses and from what I have learned the only way to deal with PTSD is with medication and therapy. Good Luck

Answer 7

I don't have ptsd but i did do an exam paper on it. um ....
Have you tried talking to a doctor? Theripst can help, Talking to your family and friends to help get your feelings out also. A doctor may have medication. talk to a doctor a see whats right for u.

Answer 8

Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great articles and expert advice on the subject there.

Answer 9

BY COMMITTING YOURSELF TO THERAPY AND RECOVERY.
GOOD LUCK'
DODA