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I have PTSD, & I can't find help in DE...

Posted by chinchillagirl @puddinpop, Oct 31, 2020

Where can I find competent help in DE? I'm miserable, it was definitely difficult for me before COVID-19, but it's much worse now. I've been to a psychiatrist in the past. He's since passed away, but all that he wanted to talk about 5 years ago was politics, and not about helping me. My significant other shows me absolutely no affection or attention, which makes things even more difficult for me. I missing being around and talking with other people. What has gotten me through all of this so far, is my faith in God.

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healthytoday | @healthytoday | Nov 11, 2020

Faith in God, you are fortunate indeed. Struggling with bipolar for a life time, I found much help in Christ Jesus expressed with Christian Science. I recommend you go to there website and listen to the Wed healing service at 11am PT. There are practioners you can call and for a small fee, receive prayerful support.

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healthytoday | @healthytoday | Nov 11, 2020
In reply to @lolaemma "I've had probably twelve incidents that contributed to seventyseven years of PTSD. The three biggest annoying..." + (show)
@lolaemma

I've had probably twelve incidents that contributed to seventyseven years of PTSD. The three biggest annoying residual continuing problems is trying to get CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and transportation to their office. Second is trying to shut off the continuous stream of flash backs of not only painful memories but sometimes just inconsequential thoughts from many years back. Lastly is the pending divorce which has been keeping my equilibrium off balance for eighteen months so far. As I'm self representing and half my pension is being held until the judgement it's been difficult to concentrate on following up on necessary activities. Fortunately the pandemic has allowed me to isolate most of the time and resist the temptation to rant about my frustration.

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You have a lot going on....arrgg. When I have a thought I don't like, I tell my mind to delete it. And this usually works. One issue with depression is negative self talk. You could be creative and imagine a vacuum cleaner removing the thought. After decades of bipolar issues and plenty of study, I have a suitcase full of methods to help with my issues, from prayer, nutrition, vitamins, herbs, massage, exercise, journeling, art, music, and study.

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Paulalina | @paulalina | Nov 11, 2020
In reply to @gingerw "@puddinpop I know what it is like to be without a helpful dr to address a..." + (show)
@gingerw

@puddinpop I know what it is like to be without a helpful dr to address a mental health crisis. Can you ask your primary care dr for a referral to someone? There is a website that you list your zip code on, that can offer you resources for many things: https://myhelpnavigator.auntbertha.com/

Also, you state you are in Delaware. Here is the link for tracking down a local National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI] office/resource in your state: https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate?state=DE

I see it has been a while since you joined, but this is your first post. I hope you have been reading from others, and see how we can be supportive here, and relating our experiences on our journeys. Welcome to Mayo Connect. There is an existing conversation about PTSD within this Mental Health group, that you may find encouraging https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-else-with-ptsd/

Please let me know if this has been a help to you, and come back for more support!
Ginger

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I believe that she would be able to find good health care providers for mental health from any NAMI resource. Mayo provides the best information and patient care.

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