A LONG WAY FROM HOME
Here’s the list of currently available treatments recommended by the American Psychology Association, the approved methods of correcting or managing the illness to reduce symptoms of PTSD.
I’ve included the full link below, I simply wanted to share the fact that the types of treatments recommended are seemingly non-ending. *not a doctor!
I’ve simplified the list for ease of reading, but have included the Abstract below.
Continue reading “PTSD – suggested treatment options”I’ve been doing some initial research into Cognitive Behavior Therapy, aka CBT.
It seems the primary goal is to rewrite the memories of the traumatic event, and as a result rewire the defective part of the brain. It works on connecting your thoughts to your feelings and in turn your actions so you can understand how you end up spiraling and ending up in depressive episodes.
In theory.
Continue reading “INTRO TO CBT”I’ll try to write what I can before passing out from being completely and utterly exhausted. It has been a long day to start with, no sleep, getting the dogs walked and fed, worrying. Worrying about everything as always.
Dr. G, who must have surmised who I was at registration, introduced himself and led me to this little room. There were 3 comfy chairs and a small table under a large window with nothing to see really except the side of the building next door.
Continue reading “HELP IS ON THE WAY! Part 2.”