Ptsd

[angelkiss]

Hello everyone
I've had a real ride the past couple months or so and I've not been here much lately. I don't have internet at the moment and am at momma's right now, so I wanted to ask that y'all keep me in mind over the next few weeks.
I went to the therapist last week and we will be starting my treatment with the PTSD. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Considering my PTSD triggers the bipolar and the bipolar triggers the PTSD, she said we need to get the PTSD treated and then the bipolar may not be as bad as it is at the moment. She gave me my first two chapters to work on and said that they are the easiest ones. After looking over the first one, I said "I'd hate to see the one's that follow if these are the easy ones."
I've tried to work on them and only got as far as putting it down and popping a Seroquel.
She also changed my Equetro to Tegritol and it seems to work but not as well. The Tegritol ain't time release so it wears off and then I'm stuck with mood swings til bedtime. I'm in the middle of the second week, so maybe it will get better. I hope!
Anywho, if ya get the time please say a small prayer for me that I may get through these worksheets without a major meltdown and that the Tegritol will work for me as it is a LOT cheaper than the Equetro.
Thanks in advance and I'll get back on asap.
Love y'all much!
s and es!!

 

[bipolarbear]

I just put you on my prayer list...

Bipolerbear

 

[BlessedMommy05]

Your in my prayers, I know the feeling of dealing with PTSD and it isnt easy.. I deal with the stress part and it affects me emotionally also.. I am not on any medication for PTSD but I am looking at herbal remedies for that.. I hope all works out for you and that you can find some help.. God bless..

 

[Buttermilk]

s and s

 

[Alive again]

Saying a prayer for you, your meds and for healing as you work thru these sheets!!

 

[pentecostalgirl0414]

Hello everyone
I've had a real ride the past couple months or so and I've not been here much lately. I don't have internet at the moment and am at momma's right now, so I wanted to ask that y'all keep me in mind over the next few weeks.
I went to the therapist last week and we will be starting my treatment with the PTSD. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Considering my PTSD triggers the bipolar and the bipolar triggers the PTSD, she said we need to get the PTSD treated and then the bipolar may not be as bad as it is at the moment. She gave me my first two chapters to work on and said that they are the easiest ones. After looking over the first one, I said "I'd hate to see the one's that follow if these are the easy ones."
I've tried to work on them and only got as far as putting it down and popping a Seroquel.
She also changed my Equetro to Tegritol and it seems to work but not as well. The Tegritol ain't time release so it wears off and then I'm stuck with mood swings til bedtime. I'm in the middle of the second week, so maybe it will get better. I hope!
Anywho, if ya get the time please say a small prayer for me that I may get through these worksheets without a major meltdown and that the Tegritol will work for me as it is a LOT cheaper than the Equetro.
Thanks in advance and I'll get back on asap.
Love y'all much!
s and es!!

I know what you are going through. I will be praying for you. I am battling dealing with bipolar and PTSD. It is no fun. I hope that your medicine works for you. I have been on Seroquel before. It worked pretty good for me.
Hugs!

 

[angelkiss]

Well, I finally got through the first chapter and half of the second. I saw the therapist yesterday and she was proud of me for the taking that first step in treatment. She also told me to take my time with chapter two for it is a bit over-whelming and she gave me chapter three as well.
She told me to take my second dose of Tegritol when the first dose wore off instead of bedtime and she said we'll try that afore she puts me on the time release for it is a little higher in cost. I still don't have insurance so she's trying to work it out so that I'm not out a bunch of money for meds.
I have my internet again and will be here more regularly. I've sure missed everyone!
Thanks so much for the prayers and support. All of you are so great!!
Much love to all!
s and es!!

 

[Alaskamomma]

Way to go on your first chapter and ahalf!! That is an accomplishment! And I shall uphold you in thoughts and prayers. I understand the up and down and this way and that way till you don't know which way to go! Hang in there, sister! You are thought of and you are loved!

 

[angelkiss]

Way to go on your first chapter and ahalf!! That is an accomplishment! And I shall uphold you in thoughts and prayers. I understand the up and down and this way and that way till you don't know which way to go! Hang in there, sister! You are thought of and you are loved!

Thank you so much!! With God, family, and all my friends here. I know I can get through this. After all, the worst is over. Actually living those traumas was the bad part. Though, I do still sometimes fear having to bring a lot of things back up after learning to bury them for so long.

 

[bipolarbear]

Angelkiss...

How goes the workbook? I have been on my knees keeping this situation in prayer! Please give another update, good or bad, we are still proud of you! (Everyone huddles around Angelkiss for support...)

 

[searchingforpeace]

Will be keeping you in my prayers. Tha is great you are taking the steps to work through it all. Keep us updated when you can

 

[angelkiss]

Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. They've been much needed.
It's been a real battle with my treatment, but thanks to God and all of the prayers, I finished what I could on my second and third chapters. There's a couple of things that I need help with from the therapist and will go over those when I see her. I haven't been able to see her since the last time I posted, but I did email her and let her know how I'm doing and where I stand.
I've stopped taking the Tegritol due to my mood swings getting worse instead of better. I did that once afore on Zyprexa and that was definitely not a good thing.
But, I'm doing better now, and hopefully will get in to see the therapist soon.
Sorry I hadn't updated in a while. I'll keep y'all posted more often.
Thanks again for all the prayers and support.
I love y'all so much!!
s and es!!

 

[searchingforpeace]

Prayers are staying with you. What workbook are you doing? I have done a few so curious if it is one of those.

 

[angelkiss]

Prayers are staying with you. What workbook are you doing? I have done a few so curious if it is one of those.

It is the Be Smart--Become Empowered: Sx.Mgt. for Abuse/Recovery from Trauma.