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I can say that as a combat vet with under control ptsd I just want to say these are good basic conversation points but I highly encourage people to attempt cogn
by arca_vorago 9y ago
I can say that as a combat vet with under control ptsd I just want to say these are good basic conversation points but I highly encourage people to attempt cognitive emotional behavioral therapy (CEBT/CBT), especially for people who dislike therapists and want to work throught their own shit. Once the science finally made it's way to practice, I have seen many fellow combat vets who responded poorly to other treatments make amazing progress under CBT/CEBT.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
Drugs: Fuck that seratonin zombie bullshit! Try smoking some cannabis instead of drinking next time. I personally also have this theory that ayahuasca can cause ego-busting outlook shifts for people with everything from alcoholism to ptsd, but there hasn't been enought science done on the subject yet and I can't speak anecdotally because I haven't been able to afford the trip down to Peru. Other drugs with potential positive effects on ptsd/anxiety/depression are MDMA, peyote, morning glory, and salvia divinorum. Of course do your own research and consult a doc if you intend do any of this.
It's a crime that so many potential medicines are illegal.
- whiddershins 9y agoI have an n=1 that mushrooms + heartbreak is a terrible idea, with the potential for permanent personality alterations. I appreciate your general message though.
- arca_vorago 9y agoThat is why I didn't mention mushrooms (psilocybin). There have been far too many long-term side-effect stories for me to consider it, along with similar substances such as LSD.
- cyberpunk0 9y agoSet and setting.
- naasking 9y agoMDMA and ketamine are employed in the UK for extreme depression and PTSD, IIRC.
- DanBC 9y agoI don't think MDMA is used, and if it is it's only used in research settings. There's a single clinic offering ketamine for depression. http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/service_description/ketamine-clinic-for-depression/ http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/service_description/ketamine-...
- namlem 9y agoKetamine is available in the US as well, but insurance won't cover off label use so the treatments tend to be quite expensive.