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I have ptsd ama

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QuicklyNowThen · 25/11/2021 19:56

I have ptsd after an accident nearly 4 years ago. I've received cbt twice and currently ingoing emdr ask me anything

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Finfintytint · 25/11/2021 19:58

How’s the EMDR going?
I found it life changing.

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QuicklyNowThen · 25/11/2021 20:00

It's tough and 12 sessions in without any obvious results but I'm hopeful

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QuicklyNowThen · 25/11/2021 20:00

How long did you receive treatment for @Finfintytint

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iklboo · 25/11/2021 20:00

What are your triggers, if any, and do you have a coping mechanism for them?

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Finfintytint · 25/11/2021 20:03

I had around ten sessions.

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QuicklyNowThen · 25/11/2021 20:09

Sound of ambulances,
Load bangs or loud shouting
Certain smells

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QuicklyNowThen · 25/11/2021 20:10

Coping mechanisms are trying to distract myself with something else I avoid certain places too but this is not advised.

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Name99 · 26/11/2021 20:43

Did you get EMDR through the NHS?

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QuicklyNowThen · 27/11/2021 10:17

Hi yes emdr through NHS waited around 11 months which was better than I expected was prepped for longer

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Hodibiddy · 01/12/2021 18:32

Interesting. I’m about to be referred as my dr thinks I have PTSD after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

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