The main treatments for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are psychotherapy (“talk” therapy), medications, or both. Everyone is different, so a treatment that works for one person may not work for another. It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a mental heal...
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I was lucky...
Merely Me
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Hi Teri!
Excellent article as always. I was very fortunate to have the assistance from a very skilled therapist in helping me through my traumatic memories of being abused as a child. I can't say it was easy but I am much better off today because I did have a therapist to help me. I couldn't recommend it more to see a therapist if you are dealing with PTSD. You don't need to suffer alone.
Thank you so much for putting this information out there.
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Teri Robert
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Hi, MM!
Thank you, and you're very welcome. The more information we can get up on the site, the more people we can help.
I'm SO glad you had a good therapist. As I research PTSD, my respect and admiration for those living with it grows and grows.
Teri
Hi Teri!
Excellent article as always. I was very fortunate to have the assistance from a very skilled therapist in helping me through my traumatic memories of being abused as a child. I can't say it was easy but I am much better off today because I did have a therapist to help me. I couldn't recommend it more to see a therapist if you are dealing with PTSD. You don't need to suffer alone.
Thank you so much for putting this information out there.