PTSD and Trauma recovery

Sparkle · 05-31-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

What a great Article Sparkle!

I am surprised that there is not more info on single event PTSD, that seems like the most likely scenario. Maybe right now so much PRSD is war related?

I am doing much better. Went to the beach over the long weekend and meditated had some fun and I am amazed at how much just a couple of days in the sun relaxed my mind.

I have started walking when I feel anxious, which really helps and as I remove things from my life which seem to trigger me, my life seems to get better.

Sending peaceful vibes to all the PTSDers out there!

I'm so glad you're feeling better! Amazing what breathing, moving, sunshine and laughter can do!

I think the lack of diagnosis and information about PTSD -- is part & parcel of the shifts in our health care system in America.

Insurance companies are running the show:

*numbers of visits are limited,
*Health centers are having patient's sign disclaimers every time they visit, acknowledging their care may or may not be covered at the whim of their insurance company - this discourages insured people from seeking thorough care and advocating for themselves when a health issue isn't sorted after one visit.

*Primary Care Physicians are encouraged to spend 15min or less with each patient
*and they're rewarded for NOT running tests etc.

If it weren't for my neurologist who was incredibly thorough, I wouldn't have received any quality of care after my accident. He did the job of my PCP, my Spine specialist and explained that some of my symptoms were PTSD related, in addition to his own job.

My PCP didn't even request I visit her after the accident and when I did finally see her - she called me: "SHE of the million dollar tests" in a disparaging tone and in reference to all of the tests my neurologist ordered. (needless to say I "fired" her)

In terms of my PTSD I was very lucky that I already had a good therapist who was able to walk me through the first 6months post accident - when my PTSD was at its highest.