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Old 19-07-2008, 02:00 AM
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I have PTSD. It comes from childhood abuse. I have been getting new memories and nightmares. I'm 50 years old and am getting new stuff! Horrible stuff. I need to know how to deal with the flashbacks (which I've never had) where I actually feel what was going on.

I live alone. I have two cats. I had a pdoc and a tdoc. Therapist is very good. Psychiatrist not so. I work at a printing plant in Texas. I take Klonopin and Seroquel. I've been through just about every other psych drug you can name and have either allergic or side effects that make them impossible.

I have lost much due to this condition. I still have my job though.


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Old 23-07-2008, 12:23 AM
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Welcome to the forum TexasKitty. I understand how it feels to get new memories and flashbacks after all this time. Have you stopped seeing your therapist? If so, it might benefit you to go back. There are several different methods in which to help you deal with the flashbacks, but they need to be done under supervision. Rescripting sometimes works for me. Another one is imagery. A way to put the brakes on so to speak. When I feel myself getting sucked in I recall a favorite picture of my children. It takes a lot of practice to be able to get to the point I can do that and i am still learning and struggling , but when I am able it makes a huge difference.
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Hello texaskitty and Welcome to the forum!

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Welcome to the forum texaskitty.
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Welcome to the forum, TexasKitty.
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Old 27-07-2008, 12:33 PM
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Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Warm indeed it is here in Texas today 100+. Good day to stay inside as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks again, TexasKitty
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Welcome!
You raise a good point about loss, have you grieved those losses? I have a bit but I find it overwhelming.
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Hi,

You might want to try Traditional Chinese medicine, Acupuntures, yoga for stress relief or relaxxation session I'm currently reading a book called life after Trauma. TCM has help me with my nightmares, after three months of herbal medicine my nightmares have decreased to 95%. Iam just strating to learning to how to relax myself mentally and physically so that I can finally have deep healing sleep like people who don't have trauma.....it is a lot of work though....when you have ptsd everything seems a lot harder to do.
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Welcome! You're not alone, and this is a great place to find answers.
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