Drugs to Help PTSD?

Question by IzZy F: Drugs to help PTSD?
7 monthes ago i overdosed on cocaine. ever since then ive been terrified of going in public and have shunned my friends. Im not one to be overdramatic, never thought it could happen but…i hear voices from time to time. I know there is no magic bullet, but are there any medical drugs on the market to help me a little, at least?

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Answer by Samslou
You are not alone. I’ve experienced these same things. I already had PTSD when a cocaine overdose made it much much worse. There are drugs that can help some, but they have very negative side effects, at least in my experience. I’ve been on some of them.

I highly recommend that you go to http://www.truehope.com and take a close look at the product discussed there. It is currently being studied at 8 different universities as a treatment for various central nervous system disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and depression, for example.

Also, on the same site you can use the message boards if you become a member and there is tremendous support there. This may feel safer for you now than going out, and that’s fine.

I use this product, called EmpowerPlus, and it has changed my life. The story of how it came to be is still available until Feb 26 or so (I think about 200 copies of the book left and then it will be going out of print and will be published under a different name). The book is called These Painted Wings by Autumn Stringham. I highly recommend this book, as Autumn experienced similar symptoms to yours. You will be encouraged by her story, I’m sure, if you read it.

Another thing that may help is a product called phosphatidyl choline, which can be taken along with the EmpowerPlus. It stops Intrusive Thoughts in their tracks. But the EmpowerPlus will actually stop the voices and start healing the brain. It is nothing short of miraculous breakthrough in treating mental illness, including PTSD.

You are worth checking this out. I really hope that you do.

Answer by Nikkib
what you need to do is go see your doctor..only they can help you through this bad time..if there are any drugs to help you, they can prescribe them for you..if your friends where the ones to allow you to overdose, then shunning them was good, but if you at least have a friend to help you through this, i would get with them for support. im sure you have some family member that could help you, a parent, sibling, cousin..dont do this alone. it just makes it worse for you..if you need to talk, email me at any time..

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