Ptsd

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

The man wasn't ever caught. It was terribly awful to report it. It was very painful. I wish I didn't have to live near where it happened but I don't have much of a choice right now. I've felt so stressed out lately. The more stressed I get the more I start to have flashbacks and panic attacks

 

[Emily99]

That happens to me, too....the more stress I'm under, the worse the PTSD symptoms are. If it's really bad, I will actually lose my ability to speak clearly and I can't hear very well. Lord, help us. I am still praying for you.

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

Doing pretty horrible today. Quite frustrated. Just feel like crying.

 

[Emily99]

I'm so sorry to hear you are having such a hard day. I don't remember, are you on any meds? I find it helpful when I'm feeling like you are, to sit in the sun or go outside and walk around a little. Anything to get you moving in a different direction. It helps to get your mind on something else. Or, maybe you need to cry and pour it all out to the Lord. He will be there for you, and I will be praying. I'm glad to hear from you again today. ((((Loving you in the Lord))))

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

Yeah I'm on seroquel. Only half the dose though that I was on. I'm just making the switch to half the dose and its terrible. I tried to spend some time outside today...but it only reminds me all the more.

 

[Emily99]

Seroquel may not be the right med for you. It doesn't sound like it's working. Can you call your doctor? Maybe you need an antidepressant instead, especially since you feel like crying. I take Prozac. I can understand why going outside would be a problem for you. I forgot about that, sorry. I know what it's like to be stuck in the emotion you're in. Could you take a long hot shower? I wish I could be there with you to walk you through this. All I can do is pray. Dear Lord, please be with my friend right now and relieve her of this pain and suffering. Send an angel to comfort her and give her peace and joy. Cause your Holy Spirit to bless her with your love and guidance. Give her your strength to overcome this awful thing that was done to her. Lift her up, Lord, and let her know that she's a child of the King of King's. We stand together against the enemy in Jesus name. Let her feel no shame or guilt, for she has done nothing wrong. Touch her now with your healing power, Lord. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

The thing is I've tried all sorts of antidepressants. I tried prozac, welbutrin, and now seroquel. Serequel has by far worked the best out of all these. I was doing really well on it so my psychiatrist was trying to get me off of it....so as he is trying to get me off of it and I'm down to half a dose its been pretty sucky. I see him next week so hopefully I can work that out. When I take showers I am literally like in and out...If I stay in the shower too long I get panicky.Thank you for praying for me.

 

[Phogg]

Hello to all here.
I am new to this site and sort of fumbling through. I didn't see a PTSD section and it took me a while to find this thread. I am sorry life is this way.

I have been working recovery for nine years and currently function without meds.
I am probably not making sense but this is a new place and I'm sort of anxious.

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

you make perfect sense and welcome to this site. It has been very helpful for me and I hope it is very helpful to you too! I struggle a lot with PTSD so your welcome to join in on my journey and we can help each other through this struggle.

 

[Emily99]

Hello, Phogg, and welcome! I am so glad you found us! I have PTSD, also. I look forward to talking with you more.

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I am not having a good day dealing with the PTSD.

 

[Emily99]

I hope this will lift for you somehow soon. I'm glad you will be seeing your psychiatrist. There's got to be something he can give you that will bring you some relief. Be sure to tell him how miserable you've been and the depression you've felt. Make a list. It's easy to forget half the things you wanted to say once you get there. Hang in there. I am still praying for you. (((Big Hugs)))

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I've been feeling absolutely miserable. I know though that if he decides to put me back on the med I was on I'm still going to be miserable for a while...and if he decides to start a different med then I'll have to go completely off of the one I'm on before I can actually start that one. so either way I'm going to be feeling miserable for a while.

 

[Phogg]

Things I had reduced from flashback to memory keep playing back.

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

Sorry that you are having that experience.

 

[SplendidTree]

Praying for you both.

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

Had the oddest dream last night.

 

[Emily99]

Phogg, that is the hardest thing to deal with, I know. Sometimes when I try to rest, I seem to be bombarded with intrusive thoughts. Or, it can happen just anytime. I hate it when it happens when I'm driving because then I seem to dissociate. I will be praying for you. (((God Bless)))

 

[Emily99]

Strong4Him, what was your dream about? Sometimes dreams help us release things that we can't get rid of any other way. I hope you are doing better. ((Prayers for you))

 

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I had a dream that I was put in a mental hospital and they wouldn't let me out.