During my experience with PTSD I've tried and been encouraged to explore lots of different alternative therapies. I was wondering if anyone else had tried them as they helped me in varying degrees. They dont fix anything exactly but they do give me a rest from the symptoms sometimes, for a short while, so I can see more clearly where I'm at and the progress I've made. That's something I've found impossible to judge because its so overwhelming you cant see a way out and I get stuck in that. Before all this I was pretty sceptical about lots of these things but I was prepared to try anything that might help. The things I've tried are: Reiki, hypnosis, meditation, yoga and massage. Some have worked better than others. I also believe regular exercise is helpful to me (its one of my New Years resolutions to get at least 30min of something everyday!) Its hard to keep up sometimes but I feel stronger, more powerful and confident after going for a run/gym. Exercising outside is even better. I've also looked into EMDR and EMT but not experienced them. I was interested in a link I read on here about martial arts being helpful. I think I might try something along those lines too. I did do boxercise classes for a bit. It felt could to fight and punch things!:fight: I think along the lines of what do I need right now? how, in a safe way, can I fulfil that need.
Claire
Claire