The “good thing” about PTSD is that once psychotherapeutic treatment is initiated, the prospects of a full recovery are very good, even if the disease is severe and/or chronic.
Many doctors are now up to date on what PTSD
and are therefore very understanding. If physical causes for a symptom are ruled out (which is rare), you will usually receive a quick referral to a specialist.
Our first and most important advice is this: if you think that you
PTSD could be present:
Go to the doctor without hesitation and get help. Experiments to keep a possible PTSD a secret only postpone the problem.
In previous articles, we've learned that PTSD is nothing to be ashamed of. It's a normal reaction to an abnormal event.
There are also places where you can seek confidential advice. We've selected two contact and support options for you.
http://www.ptbs-selbsthilfe.eu
https://ptbs-hilfe.de
https://angriff-auf-die-seele.de/
If anyone knows of any other recommended places to go, please let me know.
A further piece of advice from us is that if the trauma was caused by a service-related event, for example as a soldier in the Bundeswehr or as a (police) officer, this constitutes a military service injury or a service-related accident according to the respective legal provisions. In this case, you are entitled to various benefits, which the respective
Employer likes to press.
Unfortunately, when it comes to money, the welfare often stops, and corresponding applications for recognition of work-related accidents are arbitrarily rejected. Sometimes, the employer even deliberately tries to make life difficult for the affected person in order to directly or indirectly remove them from their employment. The ultimate goal is to
To save costs and maintain the image of a perfect world.
We don't want to scare or intimidate you with these findings, but we're telling you the truth. So don't be afraid to seek legal advice if you feel strongly enough to do so.
What should you do if the symptoms are unbearable at the moment, but no help is available?
There are various ways to bring you back to the “here and now,” even if no therapist or doctor seems available.
The stress symptoms of PTSD usually lead to strong releases of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones can be effectively reduced through exercise, providing short-term, quick relief. So, do any sport that challenges you and that you enjoy. Experience has shown that endurance sports and strength training are effective.
You can also "tap" so-called acupuncture points. This disrupts the activity of the limbic system when it's firing on all cylinders, fueling the symptoms described above. Specific literature explains exactly how to do this, such as this one:
https://www.amazon.de/Bitte-klopfen-Anleitung-emotionalen-Selbsthilfe/dp/389670737X
Please don't try to numb the symptoms with alcohol and/or drugs. This will only postpone the problems and put you at risk of becoming addicted.
This concludes our multi-part article on PTSD. We hope we were able to help you, and don't be afraid to seek help. It's never too late. Keep your chin up and good luck!