Recent content by Vee

I take Lexapro. 15mg daily. I have GAD, depression and PTSD. Let me take the time to address a few things here from my experience: 1) PTSD is rarely "cured". For most it is a life-long diagnosis like asthma or diabetes, in which a person manages the symptoms and hopes to stay in remission...

I hear ya. Hang in there. I had a bad day at work today as well :(

So today I'm forgiving myself for being triggered... I spent the whole day in active shooter/run-hide-fight/disaster training. Ugh. What a day! I know it's for a good cause, and training helps save lives, but it was hard to think about for the entire day. I will admit, it's not something I...

I just wanted to express that I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to be out and be you. No matter what our gender identity or sexual orientation, we all deserve to be in safe spaces were we feel able to be ourselves.

Remember, when doing something new, there is always a learning curve. Don't beat yourself up when you don't get the results you want right away. We are usually our own harshest critics.

Yes. There isn't anyone I know with PTSD who doesn't get triggered by the news. I get triggered by the mass shootings the most. But because of my job, I still have to watch the news. So I watch it, and then if my feelings get too intense, I take a break. I also find that reading the news is...

I learned a great skill in grief counseling called, "Is this feeling useful?" So after a tragic death happens, we get a lot of feelings. When you get a feeling you're supposed to ask yourself, "Is this feeling useful?" So if it is, you pay attention to it, if it's not, you dismiss it. The...

I'm doing better with food. I need to make friends with exercise again, though.

So I've gone through several medications, but the one I've been on the past four years is Lexapro (escitalopram). It's an SSRI. It's an anti-depressant also used for anxiety. I suffer from GAD, depression and PTSD, so it's appropriate. No one wants meds at first, and it is some trial and...

I wouldn't tell just any friend, and I don't tell all of my friends, but I have learned that each person struggles with something. So if they're a good enough friend that they have told me about what they secretly struggle with, I usually feel safe enough to tell them about my battles with GAD...

It's okay to crash and burn as long as you pick up the pieces and get back out on the road.

If you're going to throw a "childish tantrum" in front of anybody, the best person to watch it is a therapist. They're paid to do it, and they've received training to talk you down from it and deal with it. That said, I'm not sure "childish tantrum" is the best thing to call your flashbacks...

When something is bothering me or I feel unsafe, it always comes out in my dreams. I had uncomfortable dreams last night as well. In times of stress it occurs a lot, like once or twice a week, but normally its once or twice a month. It helps me to talk about it with someone; a therapist...

Sometimes that's all you can do

I hope everyone is forgiving themselves out there and being kind to their inner selves. Hugs to you all!