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Diagnosing and Treating PTSD and Complex PTSD: It’s Not About “What’s Wrong With You?”

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/transcending-the-past/202209/diagnosing-and-treating-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd-its-not-about-what-s

New diagnosis category in post-traumatic stress disorder

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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-07-diagnosis-category-post-traumatic-stress-disorder.html I was diagnosed with Complex-PTSD in 2017. I am glad it is finally being recognized separately.

Fireworks

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https://www.popsci.com/diy/pstd-fireworks-guide/

Symptoms of C-PTSD

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Minipress (Prazosin) for Stress Nightmares in PTSD

2020-04-232020-04-25 Miss Poison Complex PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Complex PTSD, Health, Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Prazosin

https://www.verywellhealth.com/prazosin-treats-nightmares-in-ptsd-3015222 The other day, a woman started a fight with me over this drug. Yeah, I know; it was completely obnoxious and she acted as if I was forcing it down her throat. Obviously, that was not the case. Her major issue is that it didn't work for her, so she was blasting it and … Continue reading Minipress (Prazosin) for Stress Nightmares in PTSD

FDA Nears Approval of Ecstasy Drug for Treating PTSD

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http://www.intellectualtakeout.org/article/fda-nears-approval-ecstasy-drug-treating-ptsd Last year, right around this time, my doctor told me about this. He said it wouldn't be ready for the next ten years.

Every Witch Way, But Mostly Dead

2018-04-082018-04-08 Miss Poison Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Complex PTSD, Depression, Emotional Pain, Enough, Escape, Exhaustion, Fibromyalgia, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Writing April, Complex PTSD, Depression, Emotional Pain, Empty, Fibromyalgia, Observations, Physical Pain, Stress, Survival, Triggers, Writing, Zero Emotional Support

Authors' Note: **POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING** Yes, the title is spelled correctly. Yes, it's intentional. Most of my weekends are spent doing things I'd rather not do. The weekends were once my refuge for sleep, quiet, peace, laughter, productivity, cooking, more laughter, and space. They are now filled with rushed moments, trying to pack a lot … Continue reading Every Witch Way, But Mostly Dead