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Posted: 5/4/2008 7:01:19 AM | | I was at a conference the other day, and there was a seminar on PTSD, which totally amazed me because I had never heard of it before..............I was wondering if anyone has ever came out on top of this disorder......... I will explain myself at some point........I am just seeking others who have suffered PTSD. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 7:46:51 AM | I have, and I have come out on top. Took me a bit, and a self work, and self awareness. But i have.
IF you want to know more, just message me. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 7:49:42 AM | At the risk of sounding unsympathetic I'm going hazard a guess that most people that have experienced something to cause PTSD aren't comfortable sharing in a public forum. There are many places on the Internet that cater to such an audience but they generally don't take kindly to anyone that might be researching rather than sharing.
If you want more information feel free to write to me. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 8:06:56 AM | IN some ways I agree with you, and I think it is fair to say that I am just looking for information.......about it from REAL people...........being on these forums, people are willing to talk about.......the most wierdest and shocking things in public, I can honestly say, why wouldnt they be able to talk about this, opposed to all the crazy things that are out there..........................that people have commented on.
I am not asking why they suffered just if they came out on top of it. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 8:14:52 AM | It all depends on the person crazeegyrl, the recovery is as varied as the events that happen to people in the first place.
I know several people who have suffered traumatic stress. I'm one of them.
I'm not sure if you can say someone "comes out on top", but I guess you process the events and learn to cope. No matter how it is dealt with the person still suffered a traumatic event. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 9:04:26 AM | My last relationship dealt heavily with this. It wasn't diagnosed until about 4 years in to it and even the 10 years that followed there were a lot of ups and downs. Not sure if you can come out on top of it, but you can definitely try to surround yourself with people that can handle it and are understanding.
I don't blame it for our breakup, but there were times I wanted to take a break from it. But then, that's the times when they need you most. So you do what you can. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 9:16:28 AM |
why wouldnt they be able to talk about this
Because they can't. They've experienced something traumatic, not just a 'weird' event. A number of people experiencing PTSD have been assaulted and feel unsafe to begin with, let alone letting strangers in on the experience. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 5:11:00 PM | OK I understand that.........i wasnt thinking about the assault part of it............I just want to say........I had recently heard about this PTSD..........I never knew about it, and quite frankly, when I was at the seminar, it was like the facilitator was looking at me. I finally had a name for the what was going on with me.........cuz 2 years ago my sister was murdered.
I am just looking to see if people have recovered from it. I mean, I never knew I had it, and I am just learning about it..................i dont know the severity, and really......I think I have coped pretty good so far..........but looking back......well it has been a hard road...............Now where do I go from here.............I dont know.....is it treatable, is there other people who can lead me in the right direction.
I am very ignorant about this and I am just learning, I used the forums to get the info cuz we seem to have knowledge about EVERYTHING. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 5:30:46 PM | The best place to start to recover from any sort of trauma is a good therapist. Someone who is experienced in dealing with cases where people are trying to sort out the emotions that come along with a traumatic experience. You don't necessarily have to pay for such services; there are a number of agencies that offer services either for free or based on a sliding scale. Most health care coverage through employers offer some benefits for this but they are usually limited. Contact your local health region and ask for their mental health intake number. You'll be interviewed on the phone and will have to wait some time for services. There are also crisis centres that offer short term therapy which can help get someone started in recovering.
It's important to talk to someone and to not try and suffer on your own. The symptoms of PTSD are very distressing and very disruptive but with good support you don't have to suffer through them without hope.
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss and the impact it's had on you and I wish you the best in recovering. It's possible with support and effort. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 6:15:05 PM | I think this is an excellent topic, as many people out there do not even know this illness exsists, and that it is treatable.
My mother suffered from this for quite sometime after she was held up at her convenience store with rifle toting FREAKS!
She was diagnosed by her doctor, who put her on antidepressants for awhile. She's recovered since, but I think it will stay with her for life. Pin pointing the fact that it was PTSD was (I believe) a huge factor in helping her deal with everything (and us too!)
2 years ago my sister was murdered
I can't even imagine dealing with something like that! I'm so glad you attended that seminar, and now realize that you are suffering from PTSD. That's the first step in feeling well, and I hope you pull through with ease. Awareness is the key to recovery.
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Posted: 5/4/2008 6:26:08 PM | i was 'diagnosed' w/PTSD a # of yrs ago.. i was in an abusive marriage for 10 yrs.. when i got out.. i was a mess.. prior 2 being 'diagnosed' w/it.. i had never heard of it either.. i was told i had the same 'symptoms' as men (& women) who had left the war.. i had went in 4 counselling as soon as i left my ex husband.. i went 4 about 3 yrs.. i`m sure if i was under that kinda stress again; it would 'flare up' once again.. i believe ppl don`t 'recover' from it ever.. any undue long term stress would trigger it off again.. it can be treated.. but be careful when prescribed medication 4 it as it (or they) can be addicting.. my best advice is 2 seek counselling since u need 2 talk about the issue(s) at hand..  ..
and i`m so sorry 2 hear of nina`s passing.. i`m sure it hasn`t been an ez road 4 u 2 travel down.. .. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 6:40:00 PM |
She was diagnosed by her doctor, who put her on antidepressants for awhile
Becareful about this - I saw a speciallist in PTSD - and he said to avoid the meds, specially at first as they can mask the symptoms, so that when you come off the pills it hits you all over again.
The fella i saw, is in a sliding scale practise, so message me and i can pass the number on , if you wish. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 7:01:38 PM | | ^^ Yes... You are probably right about that... My Mom was diagnosed very soon after her experience, which may be why the meds helped... but someone who has suffered over a long period of time may need more than just a pill a day. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 9:30:54 PM | | I will not take any prescriptions even if I am told too.............I am an addict in recovery, and that has been my only crutch that has kept me from suicide and going crazy.....................I was told NOT to greive nor feel anything, to move on, to get over it, to let her rest...........NO ONE, let me feel the way I wanted to feel, and that was all I wanted, was to be acknowledged. I am ok now, and i am learning about my disorder. I do have fears, that trigger me.........there are certian places I wont go to, and I do not talk to anyone from my past, that abandoned me when that went on. I changed my life for the positive, and I know it changed the day she was killed and I lost parts of myself, which I am slowly finding again..........I do appreciate all the words, cuz for soooooo long, I was alone, and i thought I was F**ked up........here I had PTSD. | |
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Posted: 5/4/2008 10:14:23 PM | I was told NOT to greive nor feel anything, to move on, to get over it, to let her rest
Those people likely said that, because they love you, and really did want you to move on from it. (hoping and praying it wouldn't have the affect on you the way it did).
I'm almost certain they didn't mean to "hush" you, and felt that their words were comforting in your time of confusion and distress.
By the sounds of it, now that you have pinpointed your problem, you will (and are) moving forward.
BRAVO!  | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 3:52:57 AM | you can recover from it I haven`t and some of my buddies that died in the war isn`t exactly called recovering
It is treatable tho I have no intention of trying the meds either you go through a hell of stress and from what I heard this can be suicidal. I got it in 2000 I had my ups and down my plane crash didn`t make it any easier some people get over it some don`t
touchy thing to discuss
Now as to the medication thing when I was in the hospital they put me on this crap called Ativan I got addicted it to for a month and went through utter hell in Feb luckily I got off it
Maybe it helps some people this is one med you do not want to take
A good one is Celexa I have been taking it for 8 years You can smoke and drink there isn`t really any side reactions other than dry mouth and dizzyness But if you drink enough you can pass out and not be dizzy :) | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 4:31:12 AM |
I was told NOT to greive nor feel anything, to move on, to get over it, to let her rest...........NO ONE, let me feel the way I wanted to feel, and that was all I wanted, was to be acknowledged.
What? That's part of the grieving process. To tell you not to feel for someones passing is like asking you to ignore the feelings you had for them when they were here. Yes, you are allowed to grieve her passing. When you are ready to, then you can move on. You do need to set time for yourself though. I don't think it's healthy put your life on hold to grieve. It can be as simple as a small prayer for her at night, or set up a jar and every morning take a penny, say you're thinking of her and put it in when you need it. If you miss a day or two, that's ok. I think the departed understand. When the jar is full, donate it to a charity. | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 5:35:54 AM | If a doctor recommends taking a prescription, I recommend following their advice. There is a reason they prescribe them. I don't think I could have gotten out of my rut without following my doctors advice... which also happens to be Celexa, coupled with therapy, and an occasional Ativan (this one can be addictive, but controls anxiety attacks) when I need it. What I have is Borderline Personality disorder, which my doctor told me is a variation of PTSD. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_personality
With the right therapy, they say people with this disorder can make a full recovery. I still have night terrors and some issues, but I'm pleased to say I live a happy life. | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 7:27:07 AM |
What I have is Borderline Personality disorder, which my doctor told me is a variation of PTSD.
Which is exactly what my ex was diagnosed with. | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 8:45:15 PM | Hi I just saw your message about PTSD and would really appreciate the name of the doc you are talking about. I've been looking for someone that specializes in it for 3 yrs now and haven't had much luck.
Thanks in advance! | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 9:35:22 PM | want a good Doc Misercordia Edmonton West end DR Edwarads geez nee to find my glasses for the number
Call Tara ask her for Dr Edwards number I don't have it around sorry
7352757
Also a very good hand surgeon | |
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Posted: 5/5/2008 9:51:11 PM | coming out on top, I know it is treatable know anyone who has actually beaten this believe me I would do anything in the world to get rid of this hell and I'm probably not the only one.
14 years of this geez I thought it was bad for me 7-8 you have 14.
Yeah do what you can I keep getting told that I have taken meds to kinda treat this do not take Paxil and Zoloft togther yes they work but they can also kill you. | |
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Posted: 5/6/2008 2:46:17 PM | I dated an ex-military guy who was in the military for 18 years. He suffered from PTSD. He was on heavy medication for it, and spent a lot of time "alone" away from his family. However, his "alone" time wasn't exactly therapeutic, as he had a fetish for guns and spent most of his time...cleaning his guns.
He also used to awake from nightmares in the middle of the night, and punch whomever was sleeping beside him at the time. So....while there is lots of treatment out there and medications that do work for some, there are individuals who are more extreme and suffer long term side effects like temper, mood swings and emotional issues. Let's just say the relationship was fairly short-lived. Living with someone who suffers from PTSD can be a very trying experience and requires a lot of care and support from all involved. | |
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