I think I have PTSD

[DonnaJo]

I consistently have intense nightmares to the point that I have to take medication for it (Prazosin.) I don't understand why I keep having nightmares but when I check the symptoms I have nearly all of them. My nightmares are usually about me still being in high school having to redo my senior year even though I already graduated. I also have nightmares revolving around someone about to vomit which scares the mess outta me to no end. Also having nightmares about being back in my childhood home and trying to escape out of intense fear. I just don't understand it. This is why I say I may have PTSD. I sometimes have to get up in the wee hours of the morning and take another prazosin because my nightmares are so bad. Help. TIA.

[blackcat64013]

Hi,I agree with your self diagnosis of PTSD so I feel for your misery.

Please get a formal diagnosis to understand which kind of PTSD you have. The therapy treatments are slightly different.

In the meantime try and get the 3 basics of good health; sleep, diet and exercise into your daily schedule.

The only way you can know what the benefits of therapy can bring is if you can engage with the process 100% over a period time and see what happens.

Therapy and medication is better than either one alone.

All the best 🐈‍⬛