Dealing with Depression and PTSD

[skye]

I just wanted to tell you that i also have been diagnosed with both PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder among other things, and i can relate to how you feel. When you said...

"I've been kicking myself in the ass to get through school, to get out of bed, to get out of home. I've been beating myself up as just not working hard enough. I honestly don't know how to put this into perspective it just feels like I should be relieved to know this was bigger than just willpower, but I'm not. I'm frustrated."

it was like you were describing me. I know how frustrating it can be and how hard it can be to even get out of bed sometimes. Its great that you are seeing a therapist and can talk about your symptoms. That in itself is a very big step. I can also completely relate to your feelings of...

"I don't really know how to deal with PTSD and MDD. I just feel so run down, and the anxiety attacks and flashbacks are killing me."

It's been awhile since you have began this thread and i hope your feeling much better now. I wish you the best...

-skye

 

[patrick]

Aimcleve,

Welcome to the forum. I hope you find some help here. A couple of suggestions if I may: You might want to consider posting in the introductions section so people will find you and know you are new here. Secondly, if you haven't already found it, there is a section here for carers which has some good information.

Masking anger, and any number of other feelings, with alcohol is very common in people with PTSD. I'm glad to hear your husband is trying to get some help. PTSD is a condition that can be managed in a way that life can be good. This is a good place for information and help on anything having to do with PTSD, and I'm glad to see you here.

Pat