can any one relate or give us more info?
2006-09-16 12:08:42 · 8 answers · asked by virginia m 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Oh yea. and all I can say is that it takes time to heal. Talking about it may help you and maybe even meds could help but really it just takes time and the determination that you will not allow this to be your future forever!
2006-09-16 14:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with others, it is important to get professional help, and to pursue more than one avenue for success. I suggest a combination of psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy is great for this, hypnosis can work wonders too), probably a prescription at least in the short term (a mild antidepressant is the usual), some form of body centered work like yoga or tai chi or even massage if she/he doesn't want to be active right now, meditation, getting books from the library on PTSD to understand it better, and working on the issue that caused it. For example a lot of women have PTSD as a result of rape or abuse, so working on how they feel about those events when they're ready can be very helpful.
Best wishes and hang in there.
2006-09-16 19:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by kellyault20001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that. Horrible. The symptoms are VERY real. They need to get help. Talk therapy is the best and so is pursuing things like deep relaxation, tai chi, yoga, things along those lines. Don't try to tell them to "face their fears" or to "get over it", it's a serious situation for them. Ask them if they want to talk about it, be there for them, but don't baby them TOO much. Make sure and tell them what a great job they are doing on their good days and reassure them that they are OKAY right now. PTSD is about the past, and sometimes a reminder that the past is gone and it's safe right here and now will help a lot.
2006-09-16 19:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by wellbeing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there and I can tell you that it ain't easy. I won't recommend that she do this alone. The most effective treatment is psychotherapy and possibly medications, depending on the severity and her personal situation and ability to cope. There are no shortcuts. It CAN overwhelm anyone; sometimes the person may seem in control but inside they are crying and suffering and cannot find words to cry out for help. Please encourage your friend to get professional help. She will be so grateful afterward! Why suffer needlessly when there are effective and proven means to ease suffering? Good luck and best wishes.
2006-09-16 19:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honny this diagnised after 6 months of hyoerarousal rexperiancing and ...
type of treatment bezodiazepin short time and mainly behaverialtherapy more info about the symptimes help
2006-09-16 19:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by MGH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to deal with PTSD is by therapy and maybe medications. Please get this person to go see a doctor ASAP. The depression from this could be very serious!!!!!!
2006-09-16 19:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she/he needs to talk to a psychiatrist and get medication. Don't let them think that they can do this on their own. No need to suffer when there is medication and professional help available.
2006-09-16 19:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Annie R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it and my doctor put me on Zoloft. It worked wonders.
2006-09-16 19:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by Amy O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋