Taking Meds and Going To Therapy?

Here's the truth of the matter. About half of adults with PTSD fully recover within three months. For others, PTSD lasts longer than three months but often less than one year. For some, PTSD can last more than 12 months, and in a few cases, PTSD can last more than 50 years (Viet Nam Veterans Still Living with PTSD 40+ Years Later).

When there is more daylight, the brain makes more serotonin. Shorter days and longer hours of darkness in fall and winter may lead the body to have more melatonin and less serotonin. This imbalance is what creates the conditions for depression in some people — a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

I used to have PTSD, but had a friend who had it too, and we talked about it a lot and helped each other through it. Prayer was key, as well.

B-Complex and D-3, combination Calcium/Magnesium are all a must. If you have a Walmart nearby, go get sublingual B12 supplement in the cherry flavor and you melt it under your tongue. Works wonders!

The VERY best mood enhancer to fight depression and anxiety is Saffron Extract from www.swansonvitamins.com. Go there and be sure to read about it. It is absolutely wonderful. Read the reviews. The swanson brand is the best out of the list. This will even out your hormones which is what you need, whereas medicine only treats the symptoms, this will really help. Even if you don't think you need it, take it steadily so it can stay in your system and do what it's supposed to do. It cannot hurt you.

I'm not a psychologist but a cycle of highs and lows could be a sign of bi-polar. As far as the anxiety disorder (which I also have) please try not to rely on the Benzo's which are a terrible drug.

Well for starters major depressive disorder never fully goes away and you should never have been taken fully off meds. Once you have it under control you stick with that medication regiment until it needs tweaking because it stops working and you adjust accordingly. PTSD never goes away and can come back and attack you at any time.
It’s far from a hopeless case though, I’m a disabled vet with PTSD and was diagnosed with MDD years ago but working through it for years we zeroed in on what meds work for me and my depression has been in remission going on 10 years now. It takes work and dedication but you can pull through this.

What do you think the root cause of the anxiey & depression is and try to work on that? Try CBT if you havent already. Speak to your doctor if you think your mental health is getting worse.

Also I'm in a relationship with a very patient and respectful and God-fearing woman. With the above information in mind, do you have any advice or words about all of this?

No but I think about class struggle. Looked up that term here and nothing came up but this post and a few more unrelated things so I figured what the hell?