Hi - Recent PTSD Diagnosis

[LittleRedGolfToo]

Thank you for the warm reception. I haven't had an opportunity to get online the past few days. I'll read up on the suggestions you folks posted.

Regards,

Tim

 

[Colleennorell]

Hi LittleRed Golf,
The hardest thing about PTSD is pride. I get so embarrassed when a sudden sound makes my jump or cry in front of friends or family And they don't get it. The VooDoo thing is "EMDR" There is a sound version and a light version. It is said to be very helpful. I am new into it so it has not helped yet. They say that PTSD leaves an imprint on your brain, like a muscle memory. So the sudden sounds or movements tell you that you are in danger. The EMDR is supposed to help retrain your brain, that the offending event(s) are no longer a threat. I don't have the answers yet because mine has not gone away; but know that it is real, and you are not alone.

 

[amethist]

Hi Colleen you have replied to a member who has not been on the forum since Feb 2007.

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