tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post6428270740793299048..comments2023-06-28T07:59:16.685-04:00Comments on PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective: Round and Round the VA MerrygoroundScott Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861938200417302754noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-3317268937125620692009-09-01T09:32:55.477-04:002009-09-01T09:32:55.477-04:00Susan, I had never considered a therapy dog. I nev...Susan, I had never considered a therapy dog. I never thought that I would need one. But since you suggested it I have been looking into it. The process looks daunting.Scott Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861938200417302754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-82917417523528923852009-08-26T11:11:12.941-04:002009-08-26T11:11:12.941-04:00Scott,
Have you considered a therapy dog to help...Scott,<br /><br />Have you considered a therapy dog to help with the PTSD symptoms. They are trained to work with such symptoms as:<br /><br />1. Anger and irritability.<br />2. Startle responses to sudden noises or movements.<br />3. Extreme anxiety and panic attacks.<br />4. Depression.<br />5. Social withdrawal and self isolation.<br />6. Nightmares and sleep disturbance (nightmares are often flashbacks to combat and are experienced as very real).<br />7. Zoning out or dissociative spell<br />8. Bring medicine<br />9. Call canine 911<br /><br />Susan O.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-72426061271107483812009-08-24T11:13:09.215-04:002009-08-24T11:13:09.215-04:00I have considered a private therapist for a while ...I have considered a private therapist for a while now. I had one a couple of years ago and called him, he said he was not taking new patients at this time. At the VA I have put in paperwork to fire my last therapist, but the problem now will be I cannot see a new therapist for about two months. Meanwhile I struggle day to day.Scott Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861938200417302754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-10867805196259703722009-08-16T22:59:59.650-04:002009-08-16T22:59:59.650-04:00Scott -- I've become a licensed practitioner o...Scott -- I've become a licensed practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). I'm working with several Complex PTSD cases and all are making astonishing progress. I have NLP friends who work with vets and see great results. Have you thought of trying this alternative? I doubt the VA offers it but the industry is pretty reasonably priced.Michele Rosenthalhttp://blog.healmyptsd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-63943443106953720822009-08-16T21:04:58.746-04:002009-08-16T21:04:58.746-04:00Don't give up. It is worth the wait. Can you...Don't give up. It is worth the wait. Can you try another hospital or clinic? <br /><br />What about a private therapist?<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207713177773691778.post-38023971155683244832009-08-15T11:29:05.415-04:002009-08-15T11:29:05.415-04:00I am working with a Vet who needed treatment for P...I am working with a Vet who needed treatment for PTSD, but the VA told him that he had to get his undiagnosed bipolar under control first. So, he did that. When he went back to get help with PTSD, because he's "better" they are saying that he doesn't have PTSD. So, he's ended up with me, and we are working on BOTH at the same time. WOW, what an amazing concept. He's so frustrated.Melissa Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005853235996518412noreply@blogger.com