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Posted 10/19/2014 10:18 AM (GMT 0)
I am narrowing down my causes of anxiety. I am not a veteran and have not been through any horrific traumatic experiences. I had been physically sick every day for over a year. I woke up every morning feeling extremely nauseous. I wasn't able to do my regular job but I was forced to do some special projects and travel to visit my mother. I felt absolutely horrible during these events. The physical symptoms from then are gone but the anxiety has now taken its place. I had another similar special project these past two weeks. The morning anxiety was bad but once i got to work, it went away. I am hoping that having made it through this experience my anxiety will lessen. I have to travel at Christmas time to visit my mother. I want to make the trip very much. I don't want to be anxious about it. i have been on Paxil and lamictal since June. It is helping. I guess I am making progress. Any thoughts out there about dealing with my PTSD? Treatment ideas that I can do myself. I am going to therapy but we have not specifically talked about PTSD, I see her again this week.
Posted 10/19/2014 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Circus Dog

I have not got PTSD so can't really comment on that but am pleased to read that you are going into therapy as I think you will find that very useful, What type of therapy are you doing? I have done Cognitive behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness and found that both really helped me deal with my anxiety better.

Hibee
Posted 10/19/2014 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
CD,

So am I correct in assuming that you haven't actually been diagnosed with PTSD? I just want to be clear on that before I comment any farther.

Fox
Posted 10/19/2014 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, i have been diagnosed with PTSD by my psychiatric nurse.
Posted 10/19/2014 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
CD,

Was it your psychiatric nurse/P-doc that made your therapy recommendation? If so, then I would think that your therapist would be aware of your PTSD dx, and be working with you in this regard?

I would recommend talking with your therapist about this openly, and getting a treatment plan in place.

Good that you have an appointment coming up...let us know how it goes!

S.C.
Posted 10/19/2014 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
My therapist was more focused on my relationship with my partner. that issue has been present for years. The PTSD really showed its ugly face this week with my work at school. I have to get that under control It was better by the end of the week.
Posted 10/20/2014 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Okay...I see. Working on one thing at a time...yes that makes sense.

However, if like you say, that the PTSD is starting to affect your daily activities/work then yes...you should absolutley bring it up and start to address it.

I hope that you and your therapist can come up with a good plan for treatment!

S.C.
Posted 10/20/2014 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
This weekend the PTSD snowballed. Saturday I tried a medication that made me very nervous all day. I had wine with dinner, more than I usually have. Sunday I was dizzy and had a headache. I wanted to believe that it was just a hangover but my PTSD insisted that it was my vertigo from last year returned, that kept me out of work for three months. Overnight the PTSD escalated to a full blown out anxiety attack. I went through the same old mind game of should I call in and say I couldn't work. I took all my anxiety meds and ended up going to work just being extremely tired. The dizziness is gone so I hope the PTSD will subside.
Posted 10/20/2014 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi C.D.

I hope that you are able to manage the anxiety today. Good job on getting to work and pushing through the difficult morning!

I hope that you are feeling better now, and that this day is a turnaround for you.

Let us know how you are feeling later.

S.C.
Posted 10/20/2014 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Well I never fought in a war either, but I have PTSD. For me it's from sexual/physical/emotional abuse as a child. Yep, that qualifies.

But in terms of getting an actual Dx, the best thing is to see your therapist, and perhaps even speak with one who specializes in trauma. That's what I did, and for me anyway, everything started to fall into place, and rather quickly too.

PTSD comes in many forms....and has many causes. If that is indeed what's going on, I'm living proof that there are great therapists out there to help you understand why/what and how....





M.
Posted 10/20/2014 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
I know that I have PTSD but have never found a therapist to help me. I live in a small town and you don't have a lot of choice. I know my PTSD stems from my childhood.
Posted 10/20/2014 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
I made it to school today with no anxiety. I am just very tired from no sleep. I can deal with that today. I made the right decision to push through and get out of bed and into the shower.
Posted 10/20/2014 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
C.D.

Great job! Maybe you can get a nap...or at least some deep breathing and meditation in later to help catch up on some rest.

S.C.
Posted 10/20/2014 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
I plan to go straight home after work and enjoy the sunshine with my dogs. i left for work at 6:30 in the dark so I didn't get to do my walking and all the different exercises I have been given. No after school errands or projects at school today.
Posted 10/20/2014 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats! Great job facing and conquering your fear!
Posted 10/20/2014 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
CD

I was in Iraq and I think my anxiety issues may be a product of that. But the power of the mind is a beautiful thing! I go to therapy and pour my heart out, it's like medicine for the soul. But when I walk out that door I leave my "problems" there. Other than when I go to therapy, I don't dwell on the negative. I don't look at myself as a victim either. This will just feed the viciousness of anxiety!

Positive thinking is better than any pill you can ever take! I focus on the positive... I have so many things to be grateful for - a roof over my head, a loving wife, three beautiful and healthy daughters, and a flourishing business! CD. I'm sure you also have a lot of things to be grateful for! Try to focus on that and let it be the driving force behind your healing!

God bless!

Cornell
Posted 10/20/2014 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Cornell. You have been through much rougher times than I. i appreciate your advice and I am proud of your for being able to get on with your life.
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