I have just finished reading a book on PTSD and they have come up with some interesting methods of tackling this trauma. Let the healing begin ?
PTSD
I have just finished reading a book on PTSD and they have come up with some interesting methods of tackling this trauma. Let the healing begin ?
[6 Points] bad_throwaway:
[1 Points] H0xG3n3:
I assume you mean by using psychedelics? I know MDMA is highly effective (alongside talking therapy), and shrooms and LSD have been used with some success too. Hope it goes well for you my friend :)
[1 Points] framedrag:
I hear ayuhasca is great for such condition.
[1 Points] krokodiltear:
MDMA is the obvious choice; there's even been a number of government-approved research studies testing its effects in the treatment of PTSD-afflicted patients. The drug's rapid release of serotonin (along with some dopamine) into the bloodstream seems like a pretty promising alternative to traditional antidepressants like slow-acting SSRI's. People with PTSD often seem to achieve the best results if they experience a rapid mental breakthrough when combating previously traumatic experiences.
There's also been several recent studies involving NMDA receptor antagonists (aka disassociatives like ketamine and mxe) in the treatment of depression, with very promising results.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25649308/
Sorry, I'm on my phone, can't really post as much as I'd like to about it, although that should hopefully get you started. I think my main point here is simply how limited our current medical research is for something like PTSD, although there's fortunately been a recent push to find non-traditional alternative drug treatments.
[0 Points] FLACCID_FANTASTIC:
What is this and why is it here? Downvoted
mate,
there are indeed several drugs that can be helpful - under professional supervision. Don't just start doing MDMA and expect to get better, that's not how this works. Please get a therapist and talk to him. We're a trustworthy bunch, so feel free to tell him about your substance use and the reasons for it.