Posted by jay on October 20, 2003, at 19:30:54
In reply to Re: anxiety caused by bullying in youth. any cure? » Larry Hoover, posted by zeugma on October 20, 2003, at 13:58:51
> > > Instead of just trying differant things to feed my brain and purify my body, I want to know if there is anything else I can do for my anxiety.
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> > > Bullied when I was younger, spend every day unfortunately worrying about things I know are rediculous, being trapped in all manner of horrible situations with a bully, and unable to get away from their emotional abuse. 28 years old now.
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> > I won't be the first to suggest it, but I was instantly drawn to the idea that you are describing the physical characteristics of PTSD. There are specific nutritional considerations for PTSD, and though they do not lead to a cure, they certainly make life more tolerable.
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> > > Anyway, has anyone who has had this problem actually totally gotten over it?
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> > I've got both chronic and acute PTSD; the former from childhood abuse, the latter from being assaulted by a violent alcoholic, who took advantage of my pacifism. I'm not cured, but I manage well.
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> > > Please don't suggest anything unless you have actually found a diffinate cure, and no longer have any anxiety at all.
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> > Please don't close your mind to coping strategies. All or nothing thinking is part of the disorder, by the way.
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> Larry,
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> I agree completely with this. Until recently if I was doing anything and things didn't seem to be going *perfectly*, I would start to fall apart. I would become convinced that whoever saw me could see all of my flaws, would probably think I suffered from many terrible mental illnesses, would question what I was doing in that place, etc.
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> Now when I go outside I tell myself it doesn't matter if I look a little disheveled or if at work I don't instantly know *every* procedure to follow. Similarly, the treatments (CBT and medication) don't wipe out the bad memories, in fact they make me see them more clearly. And things are going to stagger along for a while. But a combination of approaches and coping techniques can slowly begin to make a difference, and maybe the most important insight I have come to so far is that "all or nothing" thinking is irrational.
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> What are the specific nutritional considerations for PTSD?
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> > Lar
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>Hi...
I'm not Larry...(but I play him on t.v.! ..heh...sorry)...but I do have some 'alternative' suggestions. I have many childhood issues, one big one being mild retardation (or as now labeled, 'developmental handicapped'), and this may be more of a problem for people than they think. The reason is with adequate social support, I've gone on to complete honours degrees in university, and could often charm the pants off many. But, deep inside is this scared little boy, and many feelings of insecurity and inadequacy.
Anyhow...one herb that I have used that I don't hear many talking about is "Passion Flower". It *feels* much better (to me, anyhow) than St. John's, or Valerian, and also seems to have very little side effects. Though, of course, if you take too much especially during the day, you will become very groggy and drowsy. Of the tincture, I'd take 10-15 drops 2-3 times a day, and it seems to work also good for pain and anxiety along with depression. Also, I'd be careful if you are taking other medications, and talk to an alternative specialist before using this herb.
Best wishes!
Jay
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