Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Severe Anxiety...

Posted by Roxie43 @roxie43, May 26, 2012

Have you been diagnosed with PTSD? Are you experiencing enormous amounts of added stresses that exacerbate your condition and make you feel anxious all the time?
PTSD is a medical disorder that sadly has profound effects on the individuals life. I recently found out, by one of my provider's that panic attacks can even occur when we are sleeping. I never knew this but it explained why I get up in the middle of the night feeling like my breathing has stopped and I need air. I sleep with a fan in my face year round for aging reasons so I'm getting plenty of air. I also participated in a sleep study to ensure that I did not have Sleep Apnea but I don't.
Waking up like this is very scary and at times I'm afraid of falling asleep. I'm glad that I mentioned it to one of my psychiatrists because not knowing what was happening was inducing even more discomfort and anxiety.
When we are the victims of traumatic experiences and/ or are re-traumatized life can become so uncomfortable but please keep in mind that; If, we were strong enough to survive the traumatic experience/s we are all the more powerful in our continued efforts to heal!
Our faith will be tested as well as our self worth but don't waiver my friends because we are survivors and this too will be an opportunity for us to show just how passionate we are about deserving meaningful lives.
Hugs,
Roxie ~

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Roxie43 | @roxie43 | May 29, 2012

In reply to @roxie43 "Question: Besides anti-anxiety medications, what do you do when your experiencing severe anxiety/panic attacks? Rox" + (show)

My eldest made me proud today. She has been free of cigarettes for a week. She's turning 29 on June 1st and wanted to begin living healthier for my grandson and she.
You always help Annie.
Hugs
Rox

piglit | @piglit | May 29, 2012

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Hugs x0

surviveandthrive | @surviveandthrive | May 30, 2012

In reply to @roxie43 "Question: Besides anti-anxiety medications, what do you do when your experiencing severe anxiety/panic attacks? Rox" + (show)

I think it is best to seek treatments to eliminate the panic attacks caused by PTSD. The treatments I found most helpful were: neurofeedback and neuro-calming; LENS, low energy neuro stimulation; and EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. I know of an excellent psychologist and practitioner in the East Bay near San Francisio. Don't settle for handling your panic attacks-eliminate them.

Roxie43 | @roxie43 | May 30, 2012

In reply to @roxie43 "Question: Besides anti-anxiety medications, what do you do when your experiencing severe anxiety/panic attacks? Rox" + (show)

Hello,
Thank you so much. I have heard of EMDR..will discuss with doc's.
Rox

piglit | @piglit | May 30, 2012

In reply to @roxie43 "Question: Besides anti-anxiety medications, what do you do when your experiencing severe anxiety/panic attacks? Rox" + (show)

I wonder if there's anything like this in the land of down under. Piglit

Roxie43 | @roxie43 | May 30, 2012

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Hi Piglit,
There should be this form of treatment everywhere I'm thinking. It would be nice to eliminate vs. reducing the attacks.
Hugs

LizKat | @lizkat | May 31, 2012

In reply to @roxie43 "Question: Besides anti-anxiety medications, what do you do when your experiencing severe anxiety/panic attacks? Rox" + (show)

Yup EMDR worked really well for me. If anyone is interested in this I can post more?

Lemme know
LizKat
Ps hi thriving nice to meet you

LizKat | @lizkat | May 31, 2012

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Is anyone taking trazodone/Desyrel? I can't take it anymore as I had an allergic response, but my Shrink advised to take it with food at bedtime, not because it is hard on your tummy but because it slows down the absorption and lets you sleep longer
LizKat