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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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@animallover22

Hi Everyone. I just joined this group in hopes of finding different ways of coping and finally conquering this very intense 4 1/2 year battle with clinical major Depressive disorder, severe anxiety, PTSD and a multitude of other medical issues. I have suffered my whole life from depression but this has been my worst state I have ever been in and I am open to any suggestions. I live in Canada so some drugs may not be available where I am or may have different names. I am also just beginning peri-menopause but my only real symptom that I notice at this point are hot flashes. Thanks for listening and I am also here to help if I can. Thanks

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Wife1 | @wife1 | Jul 10, 2016

I've found that deep breathing has helped me get through some really bad spots and I mean REALLY bad.

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Dawn, Alumni Mentor | @dawn_giacabazi | Jul 10, 2016

Saved my life, many times!! 😉
After my car accident, I went through 3 years of horrible depression & post concussion syndrome amongst uncontrolled pain. I was seen by multiple surgeons and specialists, pain clinic (12-22 injections every week for 1 year) acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractors, multiple different Physical Therapy groups, easily 30 different medications and the one thing I still use today, every day, is the biofeedback my psychologist @ mayo clinic taught me. He also taught me Reiki. If you are interested here is a link with information. http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/onalaska/medical-services/complementary-medicine/center-for-health-and-healing/reiki

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animallover22 | @animallover22 | Jul 19, 2016

Hi Dawn. Thank you for your reply. I have heard of biofeedback but really do not know much about it. When you have time and if you are willing could you kindly describe to me what it entails and if it is very expensive? Thank you in advance, Lisa

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Dawn, Alumni Mentor | @dawn_giacabazi | Jul 20, 2016

Good morning Lisa,
Would love to share information on biofeedback. Here is a great link.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/biofeedback/home/ovc-20169724
The training I received involved several electical monitoring devices. They taught me how to contral my breathing, heart rate, muscles, body temp. Then we made a recording of one of my training sessions for the difficult times and need a reminder on how to do it.

Most insurance companies cover this therapy. You can receive biofeedback training in physical therapy clinics, medical centers and hospitals.

Hope this helps you! 🙂

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