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Posted by Michelle on October 25, 1999, at 12:02:50
My psychiatrist says I am suffering more from PTSD than depression. I would tend to agree with that. He wants me to take Zoloft, I don't like putting wierd stuff in my body...are there any good non-drugs out there that can help? I've heard a few good things and LOTS of bad things about Zoloft, that worries me and makes me not want to use it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, feel free to email me: [email protected] And if anyone knows any good pdocs in the Orlando, Tampa, Melbourne, or anywhere in central FL area, let me know....
Posted by Janice on October 25, 1999, at 13:21:59
In reply to Any good non-drug approaches to PTSD?, posted by Michelle on October 25, 1999, at 12:02:50
in a posting above, St. James gives, I believe, a reference address. Also in the archives, you will find information about it. Good luck, Janice
Posted by Carol on October 25, 1999, at 14:01:41
In reply to Any good non-drug approaches to PTSD?, posted by Michelle on October 25, 1999, at 12:02:50
> My psychiatrist says I am suffering more from PTSD than depression. I would tend to agree with that. He wants me to take Zoloft, I don't like putting wierd stuff in my body...are there any good non-drugs out there that can help? I've heard a few good things and LOTS of bad things about Zoloft, that worries me and makes me not want to use it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, feel free to email me: [email protected] And if anyone knows any good pdocs in the Orlando, Tampa, Melbourne, or anywhere in central FL area, let me know....
I have spent hundreds of dollars on all the most highly recommended "natural" cures for depression and had absolutely no luck whatsoever. Haven't tried SAMe yet though, it's so expensive, it's much cheaper for me to be on prescribed meds. so insurance will pay.
Posted by Bob on October 25, 1999, at 16:24:05
In reply to Re: Any good non-drug approaches to PTSD?, posted by Carol on October 25, 1999, at 14:01:41
Hypnotherapy. Find someone who is both a psychological therapist and a hypnotherapist. Sure, it may seem like a lot of hokum, but the hypnotherapist/MSW I've worked with in the past also works at one of the major teaching/research hospitals here in NYC teaching surgical patients how to control their pain through hypnosis and self-hypnosis. She gets the call when anesthesia is problematic. The fact that she continues to work several full days per week at this rather prestigious hospital says something about the efficacy of her work. It seems to me that your situation, resulting from a recent psychological trauma, might actually be a good prospect for this kind of approach.
Posted by jamie on October 25, 1999, at 16:28:26
In reply to Any good non-drug approaches to PTSD?, posted by Michelle on October 25, 1999, at 12:02:50
I've never understood much difference between depression and PTSD. Except they are triggered by different things. And PTSD has more of a stress slant. Herbal things are kava kava (relaxation) and or st johnswort. We dont see babblepeople using these. But they are in fact very helpful for all kinds of stress and depressin disorders in thousands (maybe millions) of people. They dont come here so we dont know about them. For st johnswort try the pharmaceutical brand called Kira. Its the same one of european studies. Drug stores have it. For a nonprescription remedy kava kava and st johnswort for two months is worth trying. Whether these herbs worked or didnt work for someone else or not is no clue whether it will work for you or not.
Posted by Janice on October 25, 1999, at 16:44:34
In reply to Re: Any good non-drug approaches to PTSD?, posted by jamie on October 25, 1999, at 16:28:26
kava kava or st. johnswort. Often people who find psychobabble have disorders that are more severe, maybe more numerous, and, most importantly, harder to treat than most folks' problems. Most of us have already tried these methods, plus the methods of psychiatrists and are still searching for our cure. Janice.
Posted by jamie on October 26, 1999, at 3:01:43
In reply to Jamie..babblepeople don't have anything against, posted by Janice on October 25, 1999, at 16:44:34
> kava kava or st. johnswort. Often people who find psychobabble have disorders that are more severe, maybe more numerous, and, most importantly, harder to treat than most folks' problems. Most of us have already tried these methods, plus the methods of psychiatrists and are still searching for our cure. Janice.
Janice. I'm sorry for the confusion. Another classic example of words coming across wrong on a computer when you can't interact with the person's tone of voice and body language. Your comments were exactly what I meant. I just worded it wrong. Most of us do have problems more serious than herbs can handle and we've already been there.
Posted by Janice on October 26, 1999, at 11:55:55
In reply to Re: Janicebabblepeople don't have anything against, posted by jamie on October 26, 1999, at 3:01:43
I'm guilty for assuming what I did, knowing it could have been taken in many ways. Janice
Posted by kjm on October 26, 1999, at 21:34:43
In reply to I sure jumped on it, Jamie..., posted by Janice on October 26, 1999, at 11:55:55
I think ptsd is the best example of a complex
disorder that seems environmentally produced,
with actual changes resulting in the brain. I
suspect the most effective treatments incorporate
many different elements, around a cornerstone
of a strong therapeutic alliance with the
therapist.
Some people need more meds and support, with an
ADL (activities of daily living) focus; others
benefit more from insight-oriented (or cognitive-
behavioural) talk therapy and only the occasional
meds. It is therefore crucial to get an
experienced therapist who is
comfortable with both categories of treatment
(plus a little EMDR never hurt), and who can
individualize the therapy.cheers,
kjm.
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