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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I have cptsd.

Look up blankets for anxiety. Weighted blankets help.

Roll with no sleep. Look at the cause not the reaction.. Treat the issue.. And help the end by yoga or meditation.

Good luck..

Cptsd.. I can't remember.. Terrible short n long term memory is my main issue..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes I have cptsd.

Look up blankets for anxiety. Weighted blankets help.

Roll with no sleep. Look at the cause not the reaction.. Treat the issue.. And help the end by yoga or meditation.

Good luck..

Cptsd.. I can't remember.. Terrible short n long term memory is my main issue.. "

Thank you for replying x

I deleted the OP cos it looked a bit woe is me. Getting to sleep wasn't the problem .. the nightmares kept waking me. Doesn't happen very often these days.strong coffee and a bacon nap and I will be right as ninepence x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes I have cptsd.

Look up blankets for anxiety. Weighted blankets help.

Roll with no sleep. Look at the cause not the reaction.. Treat the issue.. And help the end by yoga or meditation.

Good luck..

Cptsd.. I can't remember.. Terrible short n long term memory is my main issue..

Thank you for replying x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your allowed a poor woo is me day.

Virtual hugs or happiness to you xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Your allowed a poor woo is me day.

Virtual hugs or happiness to you xx"

Thank you for your kindness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sending hugs and best wishes.

Part of the solution is understanding the problem, recognizing it for what it is and managing as best you can.

I think I've been constantly trying to solve the problem instead of managing symptoms when I've had episodes, and that's not as proactive as it possibly could be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sending hugs and best wishes.

Part of the solution is understanding the problem, recognizing it for what it is and managing as best you can.

I think I've been constantly trying to solve the problem instead of managing symptoms when I've had episodes, and that's not as proactive as it possibly could be.

This.

I had counselling last year. It brought up a lot of nasty things I'd forgotten but ultimately helped.

Be kind to yourself.

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By *oelDorianMan
over a year ago

vanaheim

"Yes I have cptsd.

Look up blankets for anxiety. Weighted blankets help.

Roll with no sleep. Look at the cause not the reaction.. Treat the issue.. And help the end by yoga or meditation.

Good luck..

Cptsd.. I can't remember.. Terrible short n long term memory is my main issue..

Thank you for replying x

Hey yeah I have the same problem I’ve been suffering for years with it and the nightmares keep me awake at night. Also getting stuck in memories with absolute fear and pain. I’ve had councillors for the past 5 years and it brought the absolute worst out in me and even now I still wake up in cold sweats asking myself the same question over and over.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If nothing else this thread has shown that none of us are alone!

Love to all of you x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Sending hugs and best wishes.

Part of the solution is understanding the problem, recognizing it for what it is and managing as best you can.

I think I've been constantly trying to solve the problem instead of managing symptoms when I've had episodes, and that's not as proactive as it possibly could be.

I've fought my demons (C-PTSD most likely, although just "anxiety" because it didn't make it into the DSM

)and largely prevailed, but they never entirely leave you. Sleep is a mare. Be kind to yourself, everyone xx

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By *ampant Lion34Man
over a year ago

East Midlands

Sending hugs to you all.

I still have demons from Iraq when a little girl who used to hang around our patrol base was killed in crossfire when insurgents attacked us.

No matter what has caused your demons the best thing is to talk about them to someone and get it off your chest. I learned not to bottle things up as that's what we all do as dont like to burden people but that leads to darker places. X

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Yes, definitely. Find safe places to open up, to process, to heal. The line between distraction and avoidance.

It's fucking tough, and I'm sorry that others walk that path with me. But I'll walk with you x

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By *ampant Lion34Man
over a year ago

East Midlands

"Yes, definitely. Find safe places to open up, to process, to heal. The line between distraction and avoidance.

It's fucking tough, and I'm sorry that others walk that path with me. But I'll walk with you x"

Will also x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If nothing else this thread has shown that none of us are alone!

Love to all of you x"

Definitely not alone...found this out myself last week

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well as we have all identified this buggerance in common anybody you please feel free to pm me if you need to have a vent/weep/whatever x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I happened to read in a self help book, a few years ago, that weight lifting can really help with anxiety and PTSD. It really, really helps me, as an adjunct to other things (mindfulness meditation is the cornerstone of my recovery, your mileage may vary).

Worth sharing in case it's of use.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m goin give virtual hug an love as needed

I understand I struggle with anxiety and it’s post being assaulted by someone 5 yrs ago and have major break downs I never post on here as worried people think am broken or a freak as it but wish I was more confident to ask for help on bad days as Sometimes I am bearly functional and only thing keep doin is work. I have sunk low that I become recluse and don’t gig as much.

I hope an ask for meets yet as don’t get any my brain then says it’s cos ppl know am damaged

So I do understand hugs and help is sometimes needed. So sorry for pouring out there and hyjacking your post with my self pity

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m goin give virtual hug an love as needed

I hope an ask for meets yet as don’t get any my brain then says it’s cos ppl know am damaged

So I do understand hugs and help is sometimes needed. So sorry for pouring out there and hyjacking your post with my self pity

All welcome x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

It's hard opening up. I only started talking openly about my struggles when I felt I had an established presence here and might be defended if it came to it. Even then, I don't talk about the specifics in public, basically ever.

It's OK to not be OK. It's OK to ask for and need help x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's hard opening up. I only started talking openly about my struggles when I felt I had an established presence here and might be defended if it came to it. Even then, I don't talk about the specifics in public, basically ever.

It's OK to not be OK. It's OK to ask for and need help x"

Thank you

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

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They might be bringing out XTC as a legal treatment.

XTC has been shown to help ptsd more than has been shown to help pain.

they have shown that giving a "medium" dose and then sitting down with the person and saying "okay tell me about it", that the person can freely talk about the issue. Talking about it helps but the drug also makes you feel good while you are talking about it. This helps you reduce your anxious levels remembering/talking about it without the drug. There is a 3rd benefit and that is something they never expected. It can actually help re-write anxious levels inside the memory if you recall the memory. So after proper therapy with it, you will be able to talk about it, and also the memory wont be so daunting.

Microdosing has been shown to be more affective than nearly any other anti depresant on the market too.

Anyway, from what I hear, it should be coming out soon, and its done miracles for soldiers in testing. Also as a stimulant and not a depresant like /alcohol it wont numb you to the world.

Till then all you can do is talk and try get to grips with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If nothing else this thread has shown that none of us are alone!

Love to all of you x"

We're absolutely not. If only our silly brains could believe that when we need them to!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well as we have all identified this buggerance in common anybody you please feel free to pm me if you need to have a vent/weep/whatever x"

Developed PTSD after a very quick and dangerous bout of Sepsis. Was fine and then within 4hrs i had been hit twice with a difibulator and put in intensive care. Stayed there for 5 days.. still having help from counsellors

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well as we have all identified this buggerance in common anybody you please feel free to pm me if you need to have a vent/weep/whatever x

Did you get your icu diary that can help sometime with ppl I care for

Damn you had a bad spell with that it’s a crazy thing sepsis can do so much damage if left unchecked or something slow to be spotted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well as we have all identified this buggerance in common anybody you please feel free to pm me if you need to have a vent/weep/whatever x

Did you get your icu diary that can help sometime with ppl I care for

Damn you had a bad spell with that it’s a crazy thing sepsis can do so much damage if left unchecked or something slow to be spotted"

I didnt pick up my diary. Ijust wanted to get out and go see my kids as they were not allowed in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well as we have all identified this buggerance in common anybody you please feel free to pm me if you need to have a vent/weep/whatever x

Did you get your icu diary that can help sometime with ppl I care for

Damn you had a bad spell with that it’s a crazy thing sepsis can do so much damage if left unchecked or something slow to be spotted

I didnt pick up my diary. Ijust wanted to get out and go see my kids as they were not allowed in. "

I understand that I’d feel same in situation if had kids an a family

Hope you feel better and stuff soon. I know it’s a tough process from icu to wards cos effects etc

Happy chat if need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Honestly try weighted blankets.. Really work

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Struggling tonight. The nightmares have hit with no warning and anxiety is through the roof.

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By *yx_InannaWoman
over a year ago

Burslem

"Struggling tonight. The nightmares have hit with no warning and anxiety is through the roof."

Stick some soothing music or your favourite music on.

Grab a book or watch something that you find interesting.

Redirect your thoughts it's a temporary measure but it works.

Distraction helps calm the mind, change of focus.

When you have sleeping nightmares as you wake up remind yourself it's been and gone. If you have waking ones distraction helps. Drive the thoughts away. If talking helps find someone you can talk to and strangers I find are the best way you feel less judgement because they don't know you. If they judge you can walk away from the conversation without shame.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had/have it too after the Falklands war. Never officially diagnosed and got no help at all

38 years ago now, I don't think it will ever fully go but I have learnt to deal with it and it's got a lot easier over time. As above, music and distractions are my way too, hobbies I will get quite obsessive about then drop them and move on to the next but it works for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I have cptsd.

Look up blankets for anxiety. Weighted blankets help.

Roll with no sleep. Look at the cause not the reaction.. Treat the issue.. And help the end by yoga or meditation.

Good luck..

Cptsd.. I can't remember.. Terrible short n long term memory is my main issue..

Thank you for replying x

It's ok not to be ok.

Do you have good support around you?

There's some great advice and help on this thread.

I hope you are feeling ok this morning

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thankyou all x

Feeling much calmer this morning... if a bit tired!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thankyou all x

Feeling much calmer this morning... if a bit tired!"

Hugs xx

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Solidarity xx

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By *ampant Lion34Man
over a year ago

East Midlands

We are all with you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I have cptsd.

Look up blankets for anxiety. Weighted blankets help.

Roll with no sleep. Look at the cause not the reaction.. Treat the issue.. And help the end by yoga or meditation.

Good luck..

Cptsd.. I can't remember.. Terrible short n long term memory is my main issue..

Thank you for replying x

I heard that nightmares could be due to low blood sugar. The mind creates nightmares to stimulate the adrenal glands which cause the body to break down fat into sugar. If it's this a sweet drink before bedtime should help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope people are doing ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having an epoised now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having an epoised now"

Oh no

Hope ok and know all will be ok

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