PTSD

[Candace8]

Omg does anyone have coping answers. It's always there but times like now I have a huge flare up and am not coping with it very well

[bexx87]

walk away from the situation to cool down and gather your thoughts before re-assessing and tackling the situation

[barny1]

Get on ADs

[Candace8 in reply to barny1]

Ads?

[barny1 in reply to Candace8]

ADs = anti-depressants. Worth a try if you're not already on them, they help me alot.

[bexx87 in reply to barny1]

I was on temporary ones

[Candace8 in reply to barny1]

I'm on about 20 tablets a day since my crash but the anti depressant doesn't work, I've tried a few

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I was put on antidepressants for fibromyalgia to relax me I do think they help

[muzzyden]

barny1 I have been on anti - depressants now for 3 months and I feeling so much better and sleeping better. For ages I was in denial as didn't want to go on them , but I feel great now . Thank goodness .

[veryfuzzyem in reply to muzzyden]

HI muzzyden, which antidepressants are you on? And what are they for? depression? anxiety? mood stabilising (mood swings) ?, sleep?

I ask as i'm trying to avoid them, but always keep an open mind. If I can find someone who has similar symptoms to myself then I've got a better chance of approaching my doctor and finding the right treatment for myself, if relevant.

No worries if you prefer not to, I understand.

[muzzyden in reply to veryfuzzyem]

Hi veryfuzzyem The anti- depressants I'm on are mirtazapine they are for depression and I'm sleeping like a log at night now as well which is great .

[veryfuzzyem in reply to muzzyden]

Thanks for the reply muzzyden. Really appreciated. Sorry it's taken so long to, it's par for the course in my world.

[muzzyden in reply to veryfuzzyem]

Hi veryfuzzyem The anti- depressants I'm on are mirtazapine they are for depression and I'm sleeping like a log at night now as well which is great .

[Needreassurance]

Call your care team and find a trauma therapist. PTSD counseling works. Find a "good fit" with your therapist. Some are much more skilled than others. Have your care team help you find a good psychiatrist who can find the right medication for you. Sometimes it takes quite a few trials. Your therapists will give you teach you coping skills. You are stronger than you think you are.

[veryfuzzyem in reply to Needreassurance]

Hi Needreassurance, what or who is a 'care team' and where do I find one?

[Candace8]

Cool will do thanks x

[Needreassurance in reply to Candace8]

Hi Candy, I wish you well. By the way, there is an excellent PTSD support community here, "PTSD Global Community." Lovely compassionate members. It you'd like , it would be lovely to have you aboard.

Best wishes.

[Candace8]

Yes please how do I add. Sounds good

[Needreassurance in reply to Candace8]

On the top of the page, select "communities" there will be a drop down menu, choose browse communities, you should then be able to browse and select PTSD Global Community. Then, you are a member. I hope I explained this OK, I have a TBI and I'm horrible with computers. We'd love to have you aboard!

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