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The Mood Thread
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anthony
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Mid Jan I think it is, around 15th or so, as I have to help my sister do some stuff, so we are going up just for that weekend.
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Rest and relaxation can only be a good thing mate... take it easy.
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Hey 8,
Mate, I have tried numerous medication and I do hate taking them, but I think its a given.
I even tried making my mind believe I had nothing wrong with it, and just self medicated. Doh.
At one stage I was on 200 mg Zoloft, 1000 mg Valpro (for moods), and Mirtazapine 60mg.
After stopping the alcohol 16 months ago, I self medicated on the green leafy stuff and stopped everything but the Zoloft. Worst mistake I ever made.
The end result was the Zoloft without the THC made my anxiety go through the roof and ended up with a resting heart rate ranging from 95 to 120 bpm.
Had to wean off that. Now on Lexapro only. My sleep is screwed unless I take valium (which is addictive), so I am going back on Mirtazapine again for sleep again.
But I am hearing you mate. I only take the Valium every couple of days as sleep does not come easy and when I do sleep, I don't dream at all and wake up at first light every morning without fail (no matter how dark the room is).
As for my moods, well that will have to be cognitive therapy.
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Mate, I have tried numerous medication and I do hate taking them, but I think its a given.
I even tried making my mind believe I had nothing wrong with it, and just self medicated. Doh.
At one stage I was on 200 mg Zoloft, 1000 mg Valpro (for moods), and Mirtazapine 60mg.
After stopping the alcohol 16 months ago, I self medicated on the green leafy stuff and stopped everything but the Zoloft. Worst mistake I ever made.
The end result was the Zoloft without the THC made my anxiety go through the roof and ended up with a resting heart rate ranging from 95 to 120 bpm.
Had to wean off that. Now on Lexapro only. My sleep is screwed unless I take valium (which is addictive), so I am going back on Mirtazapine again for sleep again.
But I am hearing you mate. I only take the Valium every couple of days as sleep does not come easy and when I do sleep, I don't dream at all and wake up at first light every morning without fail (no matter how dark the room is).
As for my moods, well that will have to be cognitive therapy.
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Past off to a NP who is from NY. It's gonna take me at least a day and a half to land again from talking with her for 5 minutes. Wow.
My mood: Astonished with the firm expectation of running face first into my old buddy anger from the inability of my so called treatment team to recognize one of the most obvious issues. Anxiety is contagious.
My mood: Astonished with the firm expectation of running face first into my old buddy anger from the inability of my so called treatment team to recognize one of the most obvious issues. Anxiety is contagious.
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That is real good news mate.
Australia's acknowledgement of PTSD within the military seems to still be in its infancy compared to the US, but it does from what I gather seem a lot easier to be recognised TPI (Totally and Permanently Incapacitated) by the VA, which basically means unemployable, or not allowed to work more than eight hours a week.
There are still a lot of veterans in Australia that have the problem of being classes unemployable by the military; however, still not recognised by DVA.
For me, I was downgraded to Medical Class 4 in 2007, and was not fully recognised till January 2008 as unfit for work.
After being discharged in April 2008, it was sort of a novelty, not having to work, but now I am faced with what to do with the void of spare time that used to be taken up by my career.
With back and shoulder injuries as well, what can I do?? :confused:
Australia's acknowledgement of PTSD within the military seems to still be in its infancy compared to the US, but it does from what I gather seem a lot easier to be recognised TPI (Totally and Permanently Incapacitated) by the VA, which basically means unemployable, or not allowed to work more than eight hours a week.
There are still a lot of veterans in Australia that have the problem of being classes unemployable by the military; however, still not recognised by DVA.
For me, I was downgraded to Medical Class 4 in 2007, and was not fully recognised till January 2008 as unfit for work.
After being discharged in April 2008, it was sort of a novelty, not having to work, but now I am faced with what to do with the void of spare time that used to be taken up by my career.
With back and shoulder injuries as well, what can I do?? :confused:
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Well done (8) and congrats on getting the classification you needed.
I remember it taking me six months after I was discharged until I got final completion on both ComSuper and DVA... the backpay was nice though. I was lucky that I had a heap of leave accrued and long service waiting... so about $22k got me through until all my pensions come through. Daunting and stressful times they where...
I remember it taking me six months after I was discharged until I got final completion on both ComSuper and DVA... the backpay was nice though. I was lucky that I had a heap of leave accrued and long service waiting... so about $22k got me through until all my pensions come through. Daunting and stressful times they where...
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Refusing to be in a bad mood, even though the intrusions are there, and becoming stronger as usual. I'm sure I'll trip, and fall face first into it again, but hey I've come to expect it. No suprise anymore.
Been reading other threads, and it is amazing how similar what others experience are to my own.
Been reading other threads, and it is amazing how similar what others experience are to my own.
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