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It's really important to get establish with a therapist and psychiatrist who both specialize in ptsd. I understand completely about preferring to be isolated. Unfortunately that's pretty normal with pts. A.R.T therapy has good results. It's like EMDR, but focuses on a different method to...

Find out how to start the process of medical retirement at your agency. If it was caused by an on duty incident or incidents, you may qualify for workers comp. Best route is to get a knowledgeable attorney to help guide you if you are able. Likely the agency will want an MD (psychiatrist) to...

It's my understanding they go by body weight and slowly increase the dose as your treatments progress. Different Dr's may be different. At high doses I was having trouble with balance walking out of the office, but the symptoms wore off in a few hours for me.

I have had Ketamine therapy and it helped with depression. However, I think I was given too much and while under the influence during more than one treatment, I had bad experiences. During the last treatment, a "portal" opened up and I saw myself laying in a casket. I could not move, did not...

What thing or things has helped you in your healing process??? What does healing look like to you?

I could not have said this any better. I didn't know how to say it really, but you hit the nail on the head!!!

Hi everyone Retired police officer here of 7yrs. Diagnosed with pts and mdd due to work related trauma. My question is this. When you have to stand up for yourself (example: dealing with medical facilities, billing, etc. then realize they overcharged you and having to work hard to get your...

This is unfortunately the norm. If I had the choice, I would have rather had a physical injury also. I had a horrible incident in 2011 and it took 6yrs to catch up to me. My final event was our staff trying to discipline an employee who was protected under ADA. What finally got my attention...

I can understand that. People don't understand hidden injuries or worse, don't believe they exist, so there's usually no support from work peers.

Very true, thank you 👍 🙂 👍 🙂

Tell him one day at a time and he will be in my prayers

Very well explained and much appreciated

I was diagnosed in 2017 and medically retired from a 22yr career in law enforcement. Over the years in LE, the friends I had before I started the job pretty much disappeared. Those that have worked in LE will understand this. Well since retirement, I've tried reaching out to make new...

Sometimes we have to deal with things in a lighthearted way

Thanks for the info :)

Well I guess I could say that's reassuring, but I think it's more of a confirmation. I was curious because it can be a sign of Parkinsons...

Does anyone have problems with acting out what's happening during dreams? Sometimes I will dream someone is fighting me and actually kick (mostly), but occasionally punch. Once I dreamed I was being chased and fell onto the floor. Is this "normal" with ptsd?

I can completely understand. They are still babies at 7 months. Crate her and get some "me" time. I use to feel guilty leaving mine alone, but I dont anymore.

Wow, I had never thought about it at that deep level. I just figured not being able to sleep in and the constant attention he needs was wearing me out. But maybe you are onto something with the other part. Thanks for that reply ❤

I was wondering if anyone with PTS or any other anxiety order discovered that a pet actually made their condition worse? It seems odd, but I have a 10 month old dog I raised from 8wks old. I love him, but it seems taking care of him causes a regression in my condition. Has anyone had this...

Does anyone currently have a service dog for ptsd that can give me some info? I'm going to get one and have a few questions. Does the dog go everywhere with you? Or can you use it during certain outings? Is it a pet at home or does he or she still work? Etc. Any info is well appreciated.

Lab mix rescue

I tried the trainer. He evaluated the dog and said he has some fear aggression, but he is fine with me. Spouse is unwilling to work with him. Been to counseling before and no results. :(

I'm looking for suggestions on how folks diagnosed with ptsd are able to deal with stress. Going through a rough patch and it's hard to see a clear picture. We adopted a dog about 2 yrs ago Ive become especially close with. It has become an informal emotional therapy buddy for me. He's...

Its been the best ssri for me and ive tried probably all of them. It almost completely did away with intrusive thoughts and flashbacks. Only thing it did otherwise was cause loss of interest in the desire for intimacy. But Id rather not have the former than the latter. 200mg once a day.