where can I find a doctor that treats this in Kentucky?
2006-11-22 13:46:29 · 7 answers · asked by catwoman1316 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You should find a mental health counselor that specializes in EMDR which is a therapy that helps you file all of your traumatic thoughts and images properly and it works faster than regular talk therapy. I had sever ptsd from a home invasion where I was almost killed and if it wasn't for emdr, I am not sure if I would be functioning in society at all at this point. This is such a great way to help you deal with your disorder and is not scary. It is just a way to reprogram those horrible memories so you can get past the event and all the triggers of the event. Good luck honey and there really is life after trauma.
2006-11-22 15:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by l'il mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had PTSD for a year now, after going through a life-threatening situation with my husband. I have (seriously) overwhelming anxiety and major depression. I tried Zoloft for a month, it helped the depression some but did nothing for the anxiety (which would trigger horrific flashbacks). My doctor switched me to Effexor, which has dramatically decreased both the depression and anxiety to manageable levels (no more flashbacks!). This is the drug from hell, however--side effects can be severe (I had some bad ones for about three weeks); I took it for about 7 weeks last year then quit cold turkey (thinking I was okay). The withdrawal was unbelieveable! There is no way to describe how awful it was. This time, when my doctor says it is time, I will definitely wean off the proper way (which I understand is still bad). Even with the negatives, Effexor pulled me back from the brink of suicide. My advice: do a lot of research on PSTD and alternative drugs & treatments, talk to your therapist and/or psychiatrist about everything, and above all, don't give up! I may not have overcome PTSD yet, but I am determined to do so. I think that is a major part of the battle. Good luck to you!
2016-05-22 19:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are talking about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It would be best to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist or some other type of counselor.
2006-11-22 15:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by shea_8705 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PTS Post Traumatic Stress is usually treated by a counselor, psychologist or psychitrist. It depends if you need medication (are suicidal). If not, I would contact a counselor.
2006-11-22 15:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the yellow pages for a phsychiatrist.They know about post traumatic stress disorders.Ask them if they do know about it and if they ever treated it.they are also the only one's who can prescribe anti-anxiety medications.My sister suffers from this and she see's a physchiatrist who has dealt with this before and he is helping her.Good luck to you.
2006-11-22 15:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by little loved one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PTSD is serious. It can have a devastating effect on a persons life. Ask for a specialist in this area from your local hospital or crisis line.
2006-11-22 15:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ptsd is usually treated by a psycologist, so start looking for one in your phone book
2006-11-22 13:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋