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Any women members here that have PTSD, and Acute Clinical Depression?

Mental Health | Last Active: Aug 7, 2016 | Replies (41)
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@jeanner

Here is a suggestion for anyone dealing with past trauma.
I don't have PTSD myself but my husband does and he has found that EMDR Therapy has been quite helpful.
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I was treated with EMDR Therapy for neglect-abuse and found it extremely helpful.
If you decide to try it, research Psychologists in your area that have experience with treating PTSD AND EMDR Therapy.

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notavailible | @kathyzendner | May 16, 2016

Hi @jeanner, Thank you for your reply. I have heard of EMDR. I see my new VA psychiatrist this week. I hope he will help me! I live on a limited income so I can't afford private Psychologists. I survived my move, however I'm also extremely ill with Autonomic Neuropathy. I will most likely be placed on home IV infusion of steroids to try to slow down my physical decline. I'm looking for local support groups in my area. So much to do, I'm very overwhelmed. I hope to find other ladies to connect with here! ~Katt~

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susandockter | @susandockter | May 16, 2016

FYI Ive been able to use EMDR with 2 different local therapists. They both would be willing to charge on a sliding scale, with appointments as low as 10$ for once a week sessions. There are always private people around willing to help supplement what you get through the VA. Some parts of emdr have been more helpful than others. But the helpful parts are amazing!

Also I've found that keeping the windows open and the Tv off for hours a day really help with my general feelings. Scented candles help too, as does having a ceiling fan over my bed so I can easily adjust it as my body temp shifts.

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