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    Trazodone For Sleep

    Hope this works I was on Trazadone for a couple of months and the only thing it did for me was help my headaches. It did not make me sleepy; however I have been on about 10 sleep meds and none worked. I hope you have better luck with it and peaceful sleeping! Hope
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    Trying To Stay Awake

    Hope to Sleep I can certainly Identify with you! Your nights are consumed with fear. you check every door/window several thimes. You replay in your head all of the things that could go wrong in that one night. Every silent noise is like hearing a bomb and your constantly getting up to check it...
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    What Music / Song Do You Listen To When PTSD Is In Full Effect?

    Hope's songs Wow! Great question. I think music plays a crucial part in all of our lives. Here are some of my favorites based on emotions: Anger - Hole-Violet, Linken Park - Bleed it out, Alanis Morrisette - You Outta know, NIN - Mr. Self Destruct Depressed - Tori Amos - Anything, Sara...
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    Catastrophising - anyone else do this?

    I have the same problem. It's like you don't want to think positivly b/c if something negative happens it's a major ordeal. Positive things are like bonuses for me and I am happy to get them when I can.
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    What Music / Song Do You Listen To When PTSD Is In Full Effect?

    How could I forget my favorite one! NIN (Nine Inch Nails) Hurt, Mr. Self Destruct is also good. Let me know what you think!
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    Trying To Stay Awake

    I am with you and feel your pain. Locks are being checked and you are looking out of windows all the time. Every minimal noise sounds like a bomb and you are contantly playing out every scenerio in your mind. I am not at a stage where it has gotten better but I can certainly identify with you. I...
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    What Music / Song Do You Listen To When PTSD Is In Full Effect?

    I love Anger Moments - Hole - Violet, Linkon Park - Bleed it out, Alannis Morrisette - Who really thinks it Matters? Prodigy, Depressed or Withdrawn - Tori Amos - anything (crucify is great), Sara McCaughlin - Fear, U2-Bloody Sunday, Carrie Underwood - Jesus Take the wheel Motivation - Alicia...
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    Finally Brave Enough to Say Hello!

    Hi Thorny Rose, Although I have only had PTSD over a year, I can relate to so many of your struggles. Sleep is one of my biggest I am always in fear and have been on numerous sleep medications. I have found that Seroquel is the only one that helps; however you can't take it daily or long term...
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    Not Sure Where it all Started

    I am not comfortable with discussing things to people I know, so I thought a forum would be a good option. I just found out a year ago I had PTSD. A lot of stress factors led into the determination. As a child I was almost kidnapped and ran from my predator, my biological father was in and out...
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