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Started medication

Alexxxxm
Alexxxxm
Decided to stop being a silly cunt and start on some medication. Was fully against it because I don't think the pills are the answer to my problems but will hopefully help me control my anger problems.

Has been a really rough past week for me as, terrible flashbacks and body memories. Keep repeating the same memories over and over again, ones of my mum and one of the men sexually abusing me. I remember so much violence and verbal abuse too.

Having a terrible time at the moment, absolutely terrible.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Good for you. Every little bit helps.
arfie
arfie
I don't believe medication is THE answer, either. Don't believe we get to solve the PTSD puzzles with a single answer, but meds sure can help stabilize things while you build your answer set. Congrats on the decision. May it help calm the waters.

Sorry to hear of the rough symptom week. Gentle support while you ride it out. May it carry you to a healing shore.
LoveAlice
LoveAlice
God that is so horrible that you had to go through all of that.
They have put me on meds for depression an anxiety, and personally that has never helped me. I have never been on meds for anger. Idk. I hope they can help you some.
CrazyCanuk
CrazyCanuk
I am a fan of meds because I just think dealing with PTSD is to much to do on your own. I don't plan on taking meds for ever, but they do help me to be able to focus on getting well and working with therapists to get well. It does make things a little easier.

I think of it this way. If I go to the dentist to get a filling, I am sure as heck not going to get that tooth filled without freezing! If I get sick and require meds, I am going to take them. Well PTSD is an illness.

((hugs)))
bluedragon41
bluedragon41
Pills aren't the whole answer...or if they are? I want to smack the person responsible for not giving me that freaking pill!

I have found therapy won't work without meds. I need my moods stabilized. That's just how my brain malfunction is.

...I will never, ever think you are a silly cunt.

Humans often give REALLY bad advice, so it's mostly better to let advice you are given percolate in your head for a time before deciding it really is a sound course of action.

Skepticism is prudence.
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