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    Cannabis Oil

    What do you mean by general health? Like physical health? I need clarification. It's been shown to help with anxiety, depression and ptsd- and in a few cases bipolar and schizophrenia
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    Has EMDR Worked For Anyone With Childhood Abuse PTSD?

    I did it once for a traumatic car accident - good results. I tried it later for the childhood trauma, I feel like it made it worse To be honest. I had to quit doing it.
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    Emdr For Ptsd

    I can only write my experience and I can not explain "how it works" or the science-y part of it but my therapist would ask me to pick a traumatic experience i.e. waking up stuck in a car. Then I was to name an emotion/thought/feeling I had with thst experience i.e. I am going to die here. My...
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    Ptsd Rehab

    Yes Yes! Great question - I tried celexa and it wasn't a good fit for me. My therapist (who I actually really like and have been working on and off with for 2 or 3 years) kept suggesting birth control bc I get hormonal depression. The birth control has helped me immensely with my depression...
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    Ptsd Rehab

    I should have written this before -I've worked with 3 or 4 different therapists, all seemed helpful for a short period of time but never seemed to have any lasting impact. I've done cbt, emdr, and group therapy. Thats why I'm not sure, should I look for a new therapist, new type of therapy...
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    Cannabis Oil

    Smoking is hit or miss with me, I try to stick with Indicas and sometimes it is very mellow sometimes it can increase my anxiety. Same with edibles, a little bit helps but if I eat too much it can trigger flashbacks. I really enjoy CBD oil - I do not smoke it it comes in little capsules and it...
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    Ptsd Rehab

    Hello, Not sure where to post this so here goes, I've been in therapy for over 5 years and am still struggling with severe depression and anxiety. Not sure if this is common or if I haven't found the right fit for me. I am wondering if anyone here has ever been to a residential ptsd rehab. What...
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    What Do You Think About The Term "dry Drunk"?

    It's a term coined by alcoholics anonymous for anyone who has quit drinking but is not working the aa program.
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