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Old 10-01-2008, 08:44 PM
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I don't agree because of the past history. When Jen was ill, her husband suddenly prung into action and took over the business, though as soon as she was better again, back to bed her went. History is a big factor here veiled.... and bed is not an excuse when ill with PTSD. Just because it feels right to lay in bed when ill from symptoms, doesn't mean it is right. Laying in bed for days at a time is not helpful to helping oneself learn how to manage PTSD. If symptoms are that bad that you physically cannot move, then something else is wrong. A sufferer can force themselves out of bed with symptoms and to help themselves by going for a walk in the morning. This is actively taking control of oneself, because I guarantee that after the fact off going for a good 5km+ walk, which equates to atleast an hour walking at a very easy pace, the body will feel better which also helps increase one's mental state near instantly. Exercise increases blood flow, blood flow increases mental capacity and ability, which then reduces the feeling of illness, sickness, symptoms, thus one gets going and does something during their day. Again, it comes back to choice. Bed is not the answer though, sorry.... I will never say to someone they should make a habit of staying in bed if ill with PTSD symptoms, because it just isn't an effective method to help the sufferer at all. They must get up and become active to help themselves reduce symptoms.
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