Re: Surviving PTSD

I have watched my dad go thru PTSD due to his time in vietnam. He learned that it was each breath at a time. Sometimes, when things are at the worst that's all you can do. He used music, classical for him, to sooth him when things were at their worst. He still does. He'd listen to something calming and just let himself get lost in the sensations. I've often thought that it was spiritual for him.

On the other side, I have Depression with the anxiety that tags along with it. I have learned thatit helps to stop the thoughts (negative thoughts) that come up. For me it's been helpful to tell myself whats the current truth. Often it is that I am capable of handling a situation or the reasons I have nothing to fear (at the moment). It's been hard to do, but I'm gaining ground! There are times where I don't get the anxiety attacks at all. And other times where I think the positive before the negative.

I know this is wearying, but just keep struggling forward. Remind yourself that you have come very far and congratulat yourself on the ground you've covered. Just as my dad has found out, there is a light at the end of the ptsd tunnel. Things to brighten up and those dreams/flashbacks do stop. The Depression eventually lifts and life become much easier. I guess it come down to believing that you are a survivor, which you are!! God Bless!!