Afghanistan Veteran Tank Driver

[T33]

Hi Everyone,

New member, released from the CF in 2009, injured in combat in Afghanistan in 2007 as a tank driver. Hit 2 IED's on seperate occasions. First one wasn't so bad, second one did allot of physical damage. Later diagnosed with severe PTSD / Anxiety / Depression. But the worst symptoms was the Anxiety and frequent panic attacks. Which kept getting worse over the years. Tried medications in the army, tried to go without for a year or so. FINALLY found a good combination, 20 Mg of Cipralex every day at dinner, and .25 mg of xanax immediately if I feel an attack coming on. Significant improvements of this combination, about % 80 less attacks and % 40 less anxiety. Felt compelled to share, and happy I found this forum!

T 33

 

[Ladyhope Somerset]

Welcome T33,

Good to hear you FINALLY found a good combination of meds. It takes a lot of trust in your psych and a lot of patience. I don't think I've heard of anyone who wouldn't prefer not to take meds but it sounds like you've got the right prescription for you. :tup:
LHS

 

[amethist]

Hi T33

Welcome to the forum.

You may find our Combat PTSD Forum of interest too. You can link direct to it by clicking on the blue link at the bottom of my reply.

Take care.

Amethist

 

[T33]

Thanks Amethist,

These resources are invaluable, wish I would have found them years ago.

 

[Froggie]

Welcome to the forum T33, wish I could add more, but all was so well said above. Be reassured that this is a safe place to vent out and get the support one needs during those down moments.

 

[Kim]

Welcome to the forum. I'm glad to hear things are finally better for you.

 

[T33]

Thanks again guys, just wanted to update you about the meds. It seems it was too good to be true, may be from my pain med (tramacet) or the cipralex, or the xanax or the combination. Starting to have very tired eyes, and double vision... not good, and im not even tired. 2 days like this, i'll give it one more, can't focus on anything...

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