Stress!!!

johnboy11 · Post by **johnboy11** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:55 pm

Could anyone give me some info. about post-traumatic stress?Are the symptoms the same as depression/anxiety?Has anyone else had it?How long was recovery?I am on week 2 of the program and i have been looking for info. about it but couldn't find any.I will not search the net for info. because it kinda scares me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:52 am

I am by no stretch an expert on PTSD, however, I did experience it a few years back. For me, it wasn't just the reliving over and over of the traumatic experience, although that was part of it. It was also that everything I needed to do became very stressful. I could not handle life the same as I could prior to my traumatic event.

This led to depression and anxiety for me. I had been going to talk therapy and this helped with the specifics surrounding my traumatic event and reliving it, but it took much longer to get through all of the anxiety and depression that came about as a result of my event.

I would highly suggest finding a trusted therapist to talk to about PTSD. This program certainly will help, but doesn't get into the specifics that you may need surrounding the event that caused you trauma.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:29 am

Hi Johnboy11, First off I want to say that I empathize with you, as I have had PTSD as well. Mine started when I was 19 (I am 45 now) and I had NOoooo idea that that is what I was experiencing at the time, as there really was no literature available to me. I agree with Sunbound that a trusted therapist is really important to find and confide in. In addition to my therapist, when I finally found this program I worked at it really hard and it ABSOLUTELY helped me a lot. I would tell you too, that remember, PTSD is so very treatable, and with the right guidance you can and will heal. I know how scary it is.....but you absolutely will heal and feel better, it just does not happen over night. Keep your chin up, and go ahead and find a good and trusted therapist, and work this program as well. God bless, June

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:12 am

Thanks so much for the info.I will try and see a therapist asap.I had some serious trauma about 5 weeks ago and i just don't have the handle on life that i did before.I feel lots better thanks to this program and god.I guess i just don't have patience.Thank you all for the encouragement!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:31 am

Glad to hear that you feel a little better Johnboy11. It's gonna be o.k, it really is