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[Deanne Boyd]

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Hi I am Dee... I am new to having this disorder and just trying to deal with it.
I had no idea how hard it would be to have PTSD till I had to deal with it myself, I never put much thought into PTSD though I started to hear about it in the 90's.
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[Sandra]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Hi, Dee,

Welcome to this safe little area for PTSDers! You will find lots of safe people who are more than willing to listen and provide suggestions.

As for help with sleeping and avoiding bad dreams there recently was an article in one of the major American medical journals, which described a study about successfully using Prazosin to stop nightmares in PTSD sufferers. Prazosin is originally a blood pressure medication. The amount varies depending on its use. For blood pressure meds people generally use around 75 mg. To control nightmares or other kinds of bad dreams 1-2 mg suffices.

I take Prazosin and have found it to be extremely helpful. My bad dreams now only occur 1 or at most 2 times a month.

Hoping that you can find some relaxation from the bad dreams!

 

[Deanne Boyd]

Thank you I will ask about it.. :)

 

[Deanne Boyd]

Thank you Sandra

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Deanne, welcome to the forum.

There are plenty of great articles and threads which may be of help. Members are very supportive, caring and willing to share. I have made some wonderful friends.

I am pleased you found us.
KP

 

[Deanne Boyd]

Me too KP,Thank you! I just began treatment and am looking for anything helpful. My PTSD effects everyone in my life too so I am hoping to find help for them too.

 

[Martin Taylor]

Hi and welcome,
This is a good place, it has helped me some. As for nightmares, I had them often till I stated therapy, now not so much. The worst are the kind where I think I've woken but am really still in the dream. Yikes!