These are excellent self-help tools. They are also a free introduction to CBT, so folks can get an idea what it is all about and decide if they will use this as a tool to help themselves. I have shared it with a few fellow sufferers, and most have continued on the journey. Thanks for putting in...
Anger. I work all day on staying as calm as possible. I'm back to using my tools after having neglected them for too long. Today was a good day because I didn't get angry today. Well, not really.
I was on opiates and anti-deps when I finally came out of the dark cloud. Opiates for 12 years. I finally said enough was enough. I've been opiate free for almost a year. But now my PTSD is rearing it's ugly head again. I don't think it is attributable to the opiate cessation. More like I was...
Hi my friend. I just ran into your post searching for similar information. A couple of years ago when my PTSD was really banging, I had bad nightmares (that I never remembered), night sweats, along with jumping and running in my sleep. My wife named the recurring symptoms as "the running man"...
I'm thinking of you and hoping you feel some relief from the pain. The guilt we put on ourselves is the worst part. I'm glad you were unsuccessful. That is a permanent decision a decision with no hope. I wish I could give you a real big hug. We are here for you my friend.
Im sorry about your sons loss, too, gizmo. I am feeling the love here. I look forward to learning some new tools and tricks to deal with this way of life. My wife and I talked and she wants to stay and continue to support me. I don't deserve it, but I need it. I thank God for her.
I hear you loud and clear. I do not want to harm me today. The great burden I would put on my family if I took my own life is the biggest reason I dont. That, and it's too permanent of a decision. Thanks for the positive enforcement.
I have a lot of anger still. I'll see my doc next week and discuss maybe a change in meds and I'll touch base with my therapist and get on her schedule. Thanks for the advice.
My name is Rich Salter. I've been diagnosed severe PTSD (probably complex) with depression and mTBI. But that is not who I am. I spent 21 years active duty US Army and then almost five years as a South Carolina State Trooper. It was not until I had to give up my job as a cop due to physical...