Anyone know about post traumatic stress disorder?!


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Anyone know about post traumatic stress disorder?

I am 25 years old I have 3 children and the last year and ahalf have been really hard I have been struggling with depresion panic attacks and anxiety about 5 years ago I had twin boys who were born 4 months early and the smaller one Trea at just 14 oz.passed away shortly aflter birth, and our bigger baby Jordan at 1 lb 7 oz was in the hospital for 8 months and was ventalator dependent but doing well so they sent him home with us and 24 hour nursing care his body shut down and he passed away. I saw everything that happened and as they tried to bring him back and then had to tell my 3 year old that his brother was not ever coming back. I did ok for a while but I never got counseling or anything and I am just wondering if the problems I am having now are from PTSD or its just something else it is now summer and it seems worse but I am out of college for the summer so I have more time on my hands and have no breaks from my kids so if anyone knows about it I would appreciate some advice


Answers:

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. Yes, it could well be PTSD, but the treatment is the same for depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Try the following steps will help you:

1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, PTSD, depression and anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.

3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...

With each of these steps, practise makes perfect. I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Don’t give up hope! Best of luck!




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