PTSD Psychotherapy

[DysfunctionalVet]

What does it entail? Does it work?

[BoJackUSMC]

VA offers tons of different types of treatment....

1) Group setting
2) One on One meeting
3) PTSD Dog treatment program
4) medication and non medication program
5) VA will send you to Kansas City for 3 months program as well so they will give you temp.... 100% rating while you are there...
6) If you are special force member or combat field MOS with certain medals.. they will put you through special combat intake PTSD treatment

[uxo2]

Intersting.

Does it work?

[BoJackUSMC]

I think it works, but it's lift time treatment. You will have to keep going rest of your life.

[BoJackUSMC]

Best treatment for me is... going on hiking, playing with my doggies (5 of them), and medication. However, most ptsd meds will make you feel like zombie so make be careful.

[curtru]

It also helps to try and keep an open mind while going to treatment because everyone takes things differently. A good amount of people I know who are dealing with ptsd best with dogs and being around supportive not over bering people as well as keeping active.

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[boltmopar]

Treatment that works varies from person to person. I initially thought I could drink it away but that was a bad idea. I was drinking a case a day and not the good stuff either.

Group therapy didn't really work fo me, if anything it made me super depressed. I think listening to other people's problems just reminded me of mine even more.

I also had to try different types of medication until I got it right. A lot of them like bojack mentioned just zombify you and basically have you moving around but with no one behind the wheel.

What worked for me was very similar to bojack, where I started doing more out door activities and bought some cars to tinker with. I have completed there cars since 2009, but the funny thing is that I still haven't finished my high school car which hasn't had wheels on it for over five years now.

Each person is different but one should find what works for best for them

[BoJackUSMC]

Yes, like above said.... medication is like playing chess.. try and error until you find the right one that works for you.

Everyone is different so seek help and see which program works for you. If you go to VA Long Beach, hit up joanna from combat PTSD intake. Great guy, he goes on hiking with former special force members and other combat veterans as well.

[sacmedic01]

I am not a veteran, but several coworkers and family members are. Having watched them go through the issues listed above I can say it takes some time to figure out what works for you. The important part is that you get treatment, period. Please don't just push it down and think it will go away. It doesn't. Alcohol and drugs numb it, but it's still there.


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[MrEd]

Brother , don't try to take it on all by yourself , you can't win against PTSD , no drinking in the world will make it better . In no way are you weak for seeking help , no it takes strength to be honest and know when one is in too deep .

There is a life after PTSD , just raise you hand and accept the help . Please brother take that step . Way too many of us leave their condition untreated and end up taking their lives . You can do it brother and if I can be of any help to you just send me a message .

[78marz]

Yeah the VA programs help alot. If you b have time they offer many programs during the day. VA outreach centers seem to be open in the evening as well for group session and one on one counseling. Just keep going. ..I have taken breaks when I think I'm good but always come back because I always start slipping so I try to make it a permanent habit.

[BoJackUSMC]

Yes on day time stuff from va if you got the time. ..they have drawing, hiking, and other physical activity stuff as well, but all usually day time.

[Cowboy T]

Agreed that PTSD is treatable and that there's no shame in getting help for it. My one concern, since this is a gun forum: is there a way to get that help without the VA putting you on a "mentally defective" list that strips you of your 2A rights? My understanding is that this has happened to several veterans seeing just this sort of help through the VA.

[BigBamBoo]

As stated above, you have to find what works for you. I agree with the group thing...never was my thing but I have always been a loaner.

Look into EMDR. Not as well known as more "common" treatments, it lots of folks have had great success with it.



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[uxo2]

However, most ptsd meds will make you feel like zombie so make be careful.