How to Cope

[InvisibilityCloak]

I knew for a long time that I had PTSD. I'm not sure exactly when I was diagnosed because I just happened upon it in my patient portal; no one had told me. Probably sometime 2019 or after. Anyway, given they didn't even let me know my diagnosis, I also haven't been educated on coping tools for when a trigger kicks in. I have a therapist, but she's not super helpful. Things like mindfulness/meditation and breathing exercises aren't helpful for me. I get so stuck even after the initial triggering settles. I fall into deep depression over all I've been through. What are some things that can help pull me out of that place of despair when I find myself unable to escape the dark cloud?

[Anericanmanicure]

Hello, I was diagnose with severe anxiety, depression and OCD. I was put on medication, but after Covid and having to tell someone close to me something that had happened a long time ago, I began reliving that episode. I have now been diagnosed with PTSD. They changed my medication, and I happened to find a great therapist and psychiatrist. Maybe try finding another therapist and woks better for you and maybe even a psychiatrist. It make take several appoints to find a good fit. Hang in there. You can do this.

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Hi. I also suffer from ptsd and It can be very traumatic when the flashbacks come on! I see that you’re really struggling right now with it and I think if it was me, I would go see a different therapist because it seems like you’re not getting anywhere with the current one! It might make all the difference in the world! I’m sorry you’re suffering right now but just remember that there’s “Always a Light”. At the end of the tunnel! I am speaking for myself, too! I am also here for support and encouragement, because I am a mess! I hope you will be able to get the help you need, and be OK!-Shay