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mikedaley1960

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Sally

Thanks for the welcome back.

We've got to know each other well over a period of time within this forum, and experienced the highs and the lows, the good and the bad.

We have been here for each other, and we have a unique bond of trust and friendship that cannot be broken.

My MIA was not really up to me, and i was in no fit state to post, let alone moderate, the latter takes a lot of commitment, and professionality.

My priority during my down time, was my battle to return to good health, and my family. Thankfully i'm back.

I am talking to the admin guys and other Mods, and lets see where that takes us.

Kindest regards

Mike

Your friend, buddy, and lighting rod.

Mike

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OldAFcop

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quote:

We have been here for each other, and we have a unique bond of trust and friendship that cannot be broken.

We all strive to gain Mike's point here very much. That's one of the key ingredients in managing PTSD on both a long and short term basis.

So, post away folks, this a good place to put your feelings and your experiences out there to help others.

Thanks much.

"There are those who believe there are two types of people in the world: Those who believe there are two types of people; and those who don't." John Mahoney...

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Remissionman1982

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EMDR is nothing new. It has been part of warrior training in many cultures for thousands of years. See the dance of the Maori warriors, the things they do with their eyes are amazing! You'll also find it (and this is probably where the VA "researcher" picked up on it) in "The Teachings of Don Juan" by Carlos Casteneda. Don Juan is always telling Carlos to keep his eyes moving"

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Hi Everyone! Something else that I have added to my PTSD treatment is a monthly fully body massage by a trained massage therapist! I contacted Massage Envy near were I live. I could not be happier and more relaxed.!!! My VA Drs. are very happy that I got started. It was my husband's Christmas present to me. Sally

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c130aviatrix

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I'm glad that works for you Sally!

I personally couldn't handle having a stranger touch me. Nope, no way, no how!

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It took three years for me to get to that point. But , I still have a problem with strange men touching me! I have male Drs. and they know that I have PTSD so we do alot of talking ! My massage therapist is a woman! Sally

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pipedreamsandbabies

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Hello,

Currently there is a randomized controlled trial of female AD, and prior service.. Randomized Control Study, PTSD- congitive behavioural therapy, ten week trial, as research has shown that currently this is a particulary effective tmt. for PTSD..

Trail registriation: clinical.trials.gov

Identifier: NCT00032617

I read about this in an article from Jama, Feb 28th, I believe? I apologize for not posting this earlier, I hope this information is useful..

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ProudMarinesMom

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Originally posted by c130aviatrix:
... I personally couldn't handle having a stranger touch me. Nope, no way, no how!

An alternative to massage therapy (without having to give up all the great healing benefits of a massage) is Reiki energy work. As a Reiki Master and Meditation Facilitator, I have worked with several individuals (female AND male) who either don't like to be touched or find it too painful due to a medical condition they are experiencing. Reiki helps aid the body in releasing stress and tension, and on occasion, it helps the individual quietly and safely "let go" of the suppressed emotions and memories of traumatic event. A lot of massage therapists are also Reiki practitioners and utilize the energy in their sessions. I'm looking for suggestions/directions on who to contact or approach to offer my Reiki services to help the military members (old and new) and their families (if something effects a military member, it effects their families, as well.) I wish you only the best on your journey to greater health and wellbeing.

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c130aviatrix

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I'm aware of Reiki -- it's common in what I do. It doesn't work for me though. Thank for the alternative though.

As for offering your services to military -- you'd pretty much just have to set up shop somewhere -- maybe at an alternative medical clinic -- and advertise.. but most military folks aren't going to go there (mind set) and the military won't pay for them to do so.

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I go to a Massage Envy in Kirkland, Wa. Which hires therapists. Also if you can set up your own place of business, make business cards and contact the VA about leaving your card with the mental health clinic that might help people. I have gotten both types of therapy and it works wonders for me. Sally

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depicts

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I wanted to let everyone know that our friend Mike Daley had a heart attack on Sunday, 5-13-07

He had been overly stressed by the 25th anniversary of a combat incident, and he thinks this led directly to his heart attack.

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ram82

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I'm very sorry to hear that and can only hope that Mike Daley can heal quicky.

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OldAFcop

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Perhaps what needs to be said there is that there is no single 'magic treatment' for PTSD for a variety of reasons.

There is treatment and that is the good news. What is important to remember is that the best treatment is over the longer term. That's the expectation to have and there is hope in that.

"There are those who believe there are two types of people in the world: Those who believe there are two types of people; and those who don't." John Mahoney...

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15202058

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My hubby's phsych DR brought up EMDR once. I told the doc that he runs the windshield wipers manually even in a downpour since he finds it irritating to have something moving in front of his face. Doc figured it wouldn't be beneficial in my hubby's case so have not tried it. I think it has to do with the 'if it moves shoot it' idea. Movement meant something was out there and it just might have a gun and ammo.
This summer we had an 8 week seperation so my hubby could go for in-patient treatment in Tomah WI. It was a good thing, learned some coping skills that have been effective for him. otherwise we do regular appts with the phsych guys and hubby takes his meds. We spend time chatting before we go to sleep at night like a couple kids having a sleepover and life is good for now.

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BurningStar

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Hello,
I'm not trying to be a smart *** here.
I live with a PTSD husband 24/7 and sometimes I need a place to "vent". I have PTSD too but I was never in combat or the military can I join the discussions here too?

Posts: 180 | Registered: Wed 10 September 2003

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As far as I am concerned you can join our Forum ( Family). A good place to start is Living with PTSD and the rules that we are asked to follow.We also have a Rant thread that is a good place to vent. Sally

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BurningStar

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Originally posted by PatienceMason:
Hope
Guess I don't know how to do this yet...
Anyhow there are many people who have been helped by EMDR, but not everyone.
I think Dr Errebo explains how people get stuck very well, and I doubt that one EMDR session will relieve the pain of a year or more in combat or in a war zone.
I also took training in Traumatic Incident Reduction tir.org which is another form of exposure in which you choose the incident you want to deal with, and the practitioner helps you go through it for as long as it takes, without any "helpful" comments, sometimes it is the only time you will ever have told the story without interruption... The reason it is not popular with therapists is that it is not done in one hour blocks. It has to be done for as long as it takes, which makes scheduling hard. Some Vietnam vets have learned the technique and used it. It does not work for everyone, but it works for many.
When people cannot tolerate therapy, they need to be started with "skills building" instead of trauma thaerapy.
Another form of "exposure therapy" which works well for many is writing. Dr. Chard at the Cincinnati VA has developed a program that builds skills and uses writing. One vet wrote me about his very healing experience with the 7 week program. I will ask him to post.

Patience! Thank you! This has been a very BIG help!! I will suggest this to my husband!(writing) For those of you who don't know this lady she is the one I have gone to for information on PTSD for YEARS!!! she and/@ another site have saved my sanity!

Posts: 180 | Registered: Wed 10 September 2003

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7620592

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Lately i've been writing about my PTSD, thoughts, and dreams in a blog. A blog is similar to a journal but its online. I have it setup so that only I can read it so i don't have to worry about anyone else looking at it. But you could write in a text file with notepad, or MS Word if you wanted. I find that it helps to get your thoughts on paper and clear your head. It works well for me because i don't have anyone to talk to. So I talk to myself alot and when you type your thoughts into the computer there is no one to judge you etc. Anyway it might seem stupid at first at least it did for me but just try it out and see if it works for you.

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