help with nightmares from ptsd

[Brandysgirl]

in October I had to put down my service dog that I rescued, she has lymes that we were treating and it came back almost every other month. I knew I didn’t have a lot of time left however the vets kept giving false hope that I had more time then I actually did. When the day came to put her to rest and out of pain it was the hardest thing I ever had to do in life. She was my best friend , companion when I had no one else, moved with me 26 times since I was 16 (I just turned 21).

I knew it was going to be hard and I’m glad I had my significant other and a few very close friends for support. For almost 3 months I didn’t work , barely got out of bed , my depression was worse than it ever had been, and my ptsd took over my life. Since October I haven’t slept more then an hour and half a night if that due to my nightmares , and things along those lines.

Im currently in counseling for my ptsd , depression and anxiety. It’s helping a little and I have a service puppy in training who is a really big help to get out of bed in the morning. I don’t know if anyone has some tips for anything to help. I kinda feel lost right now and getting stretched to thin with trying to go back to work , help my stepson while tryin g to work through my trauma , owning a buisness and everything else in life

[kenster1]

sorry to hear about your beloved furry friend still young but sounds like she gave you 5 years of memories time can never take away.

[Brandysgirl in reply to kenster1]

She was through hell with me. I know she sent my puppy but the way she acts and stuff it brings me comfort, I just miss her so much and didn’t work through everything that her and I went through cuz I thought I had more time

[kenster1 in reply to Brandysgirl]

a real shame no matter what tough times we go through our loyal friends are never far away or let us down hopefully the puppy brings as much joy.

[Kinlay]

I also suffer from depression, anxiety and PTSD. Some of the things that help me - a lot - are exercise, yoga (look at Yoga with Adriene on YouTube - she has short routines for anxiety, depression and PTSD) and an AVE device. mindalive.com/collections/a...

[Brandysgirl in reply to Kinlay]

thank you I will definitely look into your suggestions

[bethelbee]

Am so sorry about the loss of your beloved furbaby and companion. She will always be in your heart. Glad you have a new service puppy in training and hope things get easier for you!!! Take care

[Brandysgirl in reply to bethelbee]

thank you

[misslillie]

I understand. I dread the day that I might lose my dog, Barker. I'm retired and live alone except for Barker. He keeps me motivated to move about. Your lose is great. Good friends are hard to find. You will find a way through your grief. Don't chastise your self. This site is a good place to find support. Keep posting.

[Brandysgirl in reply to misslillie]

thank you I really appreciate it ❤️