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[kainasar]

Is this PTSD?

Last week a special word lead me to a very painful drama far in the past that hasnt been thought of in many years.

Now memories and images repeat and all the painful is ever present with each image. Brain wants to process, so the painful emotions and tears return.

Im taking Zoloft early AM , and recently Seroquel at night. Wellbutin and Buspar for anxiety and depression daytime.

Cannabis seems to block obsessions and intrusive thoughts, but the triggering imagery get more prominant, and I get lost in narratives and reveries until I am crying again.

Sometimes, I find myself sort of role playing in the past drama.

If this is truly PTSD, what further should I do? Diff meds? (please, no spritual advice, this def is psychopharm)

[Nathalie99 Partner]

Hi kainasar,

I am sorry your distressing memories came back with such a force, that is terrible and I feel for you.

We can't be sure if it is PTSD. You can look it up in DSM 5 tosee the diagnostic criteria. Here is a link from Veteran's Affairs that I use as a reference:

ptsd.va.gov/professional/tr...

"Symptoms last more than one month"

I think any professional would look at the situation as a whole and the background to make that assessment.

Intrusive thoughts are terrible and it is tough on your own, processing those memories. Crying is helpful to release the emotions somewhat.

If it continues, you might need to reach out to a therapist.

Do you have any grounding techniques that help?

We are all unique and there isn't one thing that works for all of us...

[Dolphin14 Moderator]

kainasar

I'm sorry your memories have resurfaced and you are struggling and in emotional pain

Nathalie99 has given you the information you need to get a proper diagnosis.

I can tell you from first hand experience that traumas can get pushed back in our memory and resurface at any time.

You mention you are on Zoloft. Is your prescriber a therapist or a psychiatrist? There are many types of therapy that can help you process your trauma.

You can learn coping skills to get through this.

I'm sending you positive vibes

🐬

[designguy]

You could probably benefit from finding a therapist that specializes in treating trauma so you can process the painful emotions which will allow you to heal. Mine used emdr therapy which was very helpful. Weed and meds can only help so much but the trauma emotions will still be there and continue to cause you suffering until you deal with them.

[kainasar]

Thanks!