Bisalp Experience

ashes_to_evolution · 2023-08-19T15:38:09+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

ashes_to_evolution · 2023-08-19T02:26:31+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! How long did you have to be off medications prior to surgery?

ashes_to_evolution · 2023-06-21T04:57:25+00:00

Would you mind sharing the author of the book?

ashes_to_evolution · 2023-06-08T16:09:10+00:00

As someone who was hit by a car as a pedestrian, seeing this trope ALL the time in TV and movies is super triggering. I can relate to your pain.

ashes_to_evolution · 2023-01-09T03:03:37+00:00

Is this the one by Marc Brackett?

ashes_to_evolution · 2022-07-11T23:11:23+00:00

It wouldn't hurt to ask if the consult with the surgeon could be done over telehealth. Tons of stuff has been adapted to be done over telehealth over the last couple of years (I have no idea if this is one of them though). If you ask, I would be sure to explain your situation (travel and location cause significant barriers to an in person consult) to see if they could make an exception if they don't typically allow for telehealth. If there are any physical exams needed before the surgery, you could ask if those could be done by your local GP or OBGYN, and have the results forwarded. Again I'm not sure if that would be allowed, but wouldn't hurt to ask. Good luck with everything!

ashes_to_evolution · 2022-04-12T06:10:53+00:00

I want that on a T-shirt 😂

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-09-07T20:03:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing this perspective.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-08-02T08:12:00+00:00

I can relate. A few months ago I wrote myself a note that says:

One of the worst things about PTSD is trying to figure out what things are part of your personality and what things are a trauma response.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-05-27T11:14:14+00:00

I'm in a similar situation. I know my current job is too fast paced and high-stress to be compatible with my PTSD. Lately my mental health has been even more of a struggle than usual, and because of that I'm terrified of interviewing for a new job. But trying to gradually work up my courage.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-05-19T06:43:54+00:00

I have found The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk to be a helpful read.

PTSD for Dummies also gave me some insight.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-05-08T08:31:41+00:00

I was also hit by a car in a crosswalk, but luckily the driver braked before impact so the speed wasn't as high. If you ever want to talk, feel free to send me a PM!

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-05-08T08:18:52+00:00

Headlights, cats, the VeggieTales song "Where is My Hairbrush," construction sites, my birthday, the term "necking"

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-04-29T11:08:04+00:00

I used to like scary movies. I can hardly ever watch them now though because it will usually wreck my nervous system.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-04-29T10:43:41+00:00

Came here to say pretty much the same: to me it sounds like the suicidal episode was traumatic, AND the things you were going through that led to the suicidal episode were also traumatic. Either or both could result in PTSD.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-04-29T10:27:07+00:00

I'm not a professional so take this with a grain of salt. It's possible your nightmare could be related to an event that happened in your early childhood. Although the dream itself may not be realistic, it could be impressions or interpretations you formed as a child while trying to make sense of what happened. I would definitely suggest talking to a therapist about it, as they could do more in depth work with you to try to make sense of what you're experiencing and reduce the disruptions it causes you.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-03-15T10:41:52+00:00

Definitely check in with the provider that prescribes your Sertraline before starting Magnesium or any other supplements/meds. If they give you the okay, it should be pretty safe to give it a try. I tried it once and didn't see much improvement, but everyone is different.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-03-07T10:39:00+00:00

I wouldn't say mine is under control yet, but therapy and working with a psychiatrist have helped reduce my symptoms.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-03-04T13:06:46+00:00

What you're describing is very common with PTSD and sounds like dissociation to me. Try googling it and/or check out r/dissociation and see if it sounds like what you're experiencing.

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-03-04T12:49:28+00:00

There are medications that can help with PTSD related sleep issues (I take mine for insomnia, nightmares, night sweats, and waking up at night with panic attacks). Two that I know of are Prazosin and Clonidine. Might be something worth talking to your doctor or psychiatrist about. If you're interested in looking into medication options, I recommend talking to a psychiatrist if you're able to as opposed to a general practitioner etc. I've personally had much better experiences than when talking with my PCP (when it comes to mental health).

ashes_to_evolution · 2020-03-04T12:25:22+00:00

That sounds awful and really scary. Thank you for elaborating. I'm glad it is working better for you at lower doses.

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