Sufferer New Here, But Old To Ptsd.

[Skyy]

Hey all. I stumbled upon this forum while searching a new medication I was put on yesterday. Can you say exhausting? I'm sick of being a test dummy. "Try this medication, try that one". Here I am begging for help and (I'm not exaggerating) like 20 medications later I'm still suffering. I cannot catch a break. Finding this forum gives me hope, that is of course if anyone still uses it. It will prove to me that I'm not alone. I have been fighting this battle alone for years. Before I was diagnosed and since I have been. It's crazy to think that all these years and no one can help yet, my counselor doesn't even seem to have the trauma skill set to get me talking. I'm so lost. Nice to meet you, is anyone here?

 

[walter mitty]

Hey all. I stumbled upon this forum while searching a new medication I was put on yesterday. Can you say e...

WOW, i get to be the first to greet you and welcome you. Sweet. Skyy, I am also an old timer, suffered for 25 years before the PTSD was coined. It was a lonely and confusing time when we were all alone and confused. Learning there was a name for what we had, and that we were not just crazy was a help, finding others who understood and were safe to vent around was a boon. Hope you avail yourself of the people and resources here. Looking forward to meeting you in person in the live chat sometime soon.

 

[Deleted member 38644]

I hear scary stories about the medication part. I fell out my chair laughing when you said test dummy lol there are several forums on here that indicates a popular medicine along with insight on what not to take. I have browsed and written down a popular medicine for PTSD so when the doctor try to test everything I want to be sure I don't die under his care but on my own. I google review everything. I even google the kind of prescription the doctor gives me. Doctors get paid more in death than you alive, so that's why I google.

Also hi and welcome to the forums. You are going to see "Lauren Taylor" on the screen alot because I do not have a life at the moment and this is like a safe haven for me. So much support on here I feel at home

 

[ladee]

Welcome.
This is a very used and busy place. Read around. Get familiar with the few rules we have.
Read threads..articles. Get to know some folks and let us know how we can help.
Glad you found us.

 

[Esterio]

Thanks for your post.
Welcome to this community. It is a good safe place to come and talk and find the answers that you need. Lots of caring supportive people here. It Is a large site with lots of forums with lots of topics. Welcome hope to see you around.
Peace be safe

 

[Astrid_Shadow]

Hello. Call me Astrid. It's nice to have you here. You're not alone in this battle. We are all fighting it together. Being together makes us stronger. I'm glad you found us and I hope you enjoy your stay.Hugs if you accept and im always here if you need someone to vent to.

 

[T-top]

Hey all. I stumbled upon this forum while searching a new medication I was put on yesterday. Can you say e...

I've been on nardil and parnate for years. Their MAOI's and not popular. You have to be very carful what you eat and drink and other meds. but its worth it. If you can find a Doc. to write the script. Tom