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tabby2010
tabby2010
Hello I am having flashbacks every night I just don't know what to do I can't sleep at all at night I wake up every morning at 2 am Screaming and crying Does anyone know how to make them stop or go away so I can start living again. Thanks.
unlivedlife
unlivedlife
I hate to say but the only thing that keeps me from dwelling and reliving the past is Prozac. This has made a difference in me so my family says. But everyone is different. I stay up at night mostly and sleep in the day for some reason that helps. I am sorry you are having that problem. I will pray you find the answer.
arfie
arfie
I use journaling for this one. It doesn't stop them, but it does help calm me and keep them in perspective. It takes away allot of their power over the rest of my life.

Hugs and hopes. I would love a magic wand, too. Not even pharmaceuticals worked on mine, but coping is possible.
deleted_user
deleted_user
BEEN THERE.....still am at times, especially when I'm triggered or things are really stressful.

I take clonzapen, to calm me down during a flashback or when I"m super anxious.

Used to take Lithium for PTSD....my doctor switched me over to LATUDA, she gives me samples....that is finally working for me!

and the only side effect I have had is getting tired after you take it, so I take it before I go to sleep.

Before latuda, and clonzapen, I was waking myself up screaming and crying every night, reliving what happened. (hugs)
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