Taking Meds and Going To Therapy?

I was hospitalized in 2017 for PTSD, anxiety and major depressive disorder and I remember being put on so many meds that I was either zombified or very high. I'm not at such a low point now and have since been off of meds and out of therapy, but I'm in this cycle of lows that seems to happen every year around this time. I stop going to classes, do very little schoolwork, and struggle to get out of bed every morning. I'm thinking I might need meds and therapy again, just not to such a severe degree. Any advice?

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LadyGrace ·

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.