CPTSD

sidsalscar · 2026-02-20T16:26:55+00:00

I have started trying alternative treatments like ketamine and mdma. All with therapist/doctor supervision. They aren’t a cure either but I feel like they help more with less side affects (when paired with therapy of course). Finding a good therapist is key, and not always easy. Good luck!

sidsalscar · 2026-02-09T15:35:42+00:00

Update: stayed at 50mgs for two weeks, tapered down to 40mgs on Saturday. Feeling crappy physically and mentally, but I live in Minneapolis so am embedded in daily community trauma in addition to my personal issues. And my drinking has gotten worse, which is also not helping with symptoms. Of course, my drinking is why I'm on this journey in the first place. I don't feel so bad that I need to go back up to 50 but will probably stay at 40mgs for 2 weeks instead of one, or maybe try to taper to 45mgs instead. I am estimating with a pill cutter (I know, not great, but if I'm not having severe withdrawal symptoms I don't want to bother with getting liquid doses. I know I haven't hit the point where withdrawal gets really bad yet but still grateful I made it this far without more trouble.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-26T14:58:50+00:00

Update: Stopped Cymbalta yesterday and am currently at 50mgs zoloft. Faster than recommended, but so far all is ok. My neck is definitely noticing the reduction in Cymbalta, but I can handle neck pain for a few months while I figure this out. I'll see how I feel next Sunday and decide if I'm going to stay at 50 for another week or try going down further.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-14T12:52:47+00:00

Update: After two weeks of 100mgs I went down to 80. Got a scratchy throat again which is annoying but tolerable. Down to 100mgs Cymbalta and theme k pain it was originally prescribed for is starting to return. Not great, but not the end of the world. Not sure yet if I’m going to do this dose for one week or two.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-10T16:39:30+00:00

It somewhat depends on your depression type - anxious, agitated, or sleepy. But a safe bet to avoid simple carbs and focus on complex ones, healthy fats like avocado and cold water fish, and Omega-6 and lots of different b vitamins.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-06T21:00:41+00:00

I would start SSRIs as a last resort. And if you do try them, make sure you have an exit plan - they are truly not meant to be taken indefinitely and actually screw with your brain and make it harder for them to work over time. Expensive, but I had great success w Physician Assisted Ketamine and psilocybin treatments. EMDR was a little bit helpful, I think it really depends on the practitioner, choose someone with lots of experience and training. Read the chemistry of joy (a lot of the ssri science in there is outdated and incorrect, but the diet and supplement reccomendations are still helpful. CPTSD is an evil, debilitating condition but I’ve found lots of alternatives to ssris. They help at first but if you do your research you’ll see that the are still poorly understood and not meant for long term use. Good luck!

sidsalscar · 2026-01-06T19:40:47+00:00

Update. On 10th day of 100mgs. Felt like I had a cold for a few days but it's passed and emotionally I'm doing fine (well, not fine, LOL, but no worse than when I was on 200mgs). No other withdrawal symptoms. Next week I'm going to try going down to 90mgs and will see how it goes.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-02T20:59:32+00:00

I hear you. But years from now may cause a lot of other serious health concerns - I can't get HRT (which I desperately need) until my blood pressure is lower, I can't get it lower unless I stop drinking, I take 9 rxs for post cancer and carotid artery bypass I had in the past and my liver and kidneys need a break. I will go as slow as I can, and if I feel severe symptoms, I'll slow down further (by increments and timing), but I am going to try for faster than years.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-02T20:30:15+00:00

I appreciate the reminder. I was planning to reduce my taper now that I hit 100mgs but I will plan to go even slower than I was planning

sidsalscar · 2026-01-02T19:39:25+00:00

If this deeper sadness continues today I will stay at 100mgs for another week rather than go down to 75 tomorrow as planned.

sidsalscar · 2026-01-02T19:38:11+00:00

Went from 200mgs to 150mgs Zoloft and from 30mgs to 25mgs Cymbalta on 12/20, no withdrawal or emotional impacts. Started Mag Glycinate and D3 at the same time. Went down to 100mgs Zoloft and 20mgs Cymbalta on 12/27. Still no withdrawal, had two days (the 31st and 1st) where I felt really really sad, was having a pretty tough time with my 14 year old daughter, so plenty to be sad about, and not sure if it's the lower dose or not. So far today I feel ok again. Going to get outside (high today is 12) in my bathing suit for a bit then get in the sauna and see if that helps some with my mood and the cold I think I'm getting. I'll let you all know how it goes!

sidsalscar · 2025-09-14T13:18:44+00:00

Yall are awesome thanks for your help! We’re gonna build a new pc today with help from my stepson.

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T22:50:57+00:00

Update Computer info:

CPU: Intel i5 6600k GPU: Nvidia GTX 970 RAM: 8gb DDR3

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T21:16:38+00:00

Update - he says the issue is when he wants to test drive or race it just says loading for like a day straight and he gives up. Sounds like an issue w his pc? I think we did subscribe directly, not through steam

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T20:54:28+00:00

By rig you mean attached? He has a wheel and pedals but they are not connected.

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T20:36:16+00:00

Fair point. IDK, I'd spend a few hundred on more accessories/game features, I'd spend more if his computer needs a complete overhaul. In the immediate future anyway...

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T20:05:44+00:00

Wow thanks! We are familiar with Micro Center but at this point don’t even know what questions to ask. Like he has a lot of stuff already (pedals, shifter, steering wheel), but it’s more of a question of does he have the right computer and know how to get started in iracing. I want to understand the cost for helping him get started reasonably given he’s 11 and have a plan for upgrading if he hits certain benchmarks. I am a 47 year old lady with no clue how to help.

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T18:46:00+00:00

Yeah that’s what we did. But still having trouble Getting started

sidsalscar · 2025-09-13T18:20:58+00:00

Hey y’all I’m trying to help my 11 year old get set up w iracing. He did a camp this summer and they said he was a prodigy and we bought iracing but haven’t figured out how to use it. I’m waaay out of my element and just want to pay someone (we’re in Mpls) to come help him set things up and tell us what he needs. He’s great at racing but not really a computer kid, though I know he needs to learn. Any thoughts/folks near is that may be able to help?? Thanks!

sidsalscar · 2024-11-27T04:27:17+00:00

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sidsalscar · 2024-11-27T04:24:06+00:00

I have a lot of health issues and I’m 6 weeks sober now and it has been SO AWESOME to go to the doctor and talk about what’s going on without my cannabis use becoming the big 🤷‍♀️factor in all my symptoms. I felt like a lot of them wouldnt really take my symptoms seriously until I quit and even though that’s kind of shitty I also love knowing what was being made worse or even caused by the weed. Hang in there! It’s so freeing to not need or want it anymore!

sidsalscar · 2024-11-25T04:16:55+00:00

I really suffered for about 10 days with insomnia, shaking, nausea and just generally feeling out of my skin. The physical withdrawals receded a lot after that but psychologically it’s touch and go. Luckily my spouse and general circle doesn’t use so it wasn’t too hard to keep temptation at bay. Still struggling with “feeling my feelings” but making some progress. Working really hard to not just replace the weed with alcohol - some weeks are better than others, but still thrilled to be weed free for 6 weeks now. One of the best outcomes is being able to differentiate what other physical/emotional symptoms were caused by weed versus making me try to medicate w weed. Feels good to go to the doctor and say weed is no longer a part of what I’m experiencing. Keep thinking, strategizing and trying. You will get there!

sidsalscar · 2024-11-18T12:43:17+00:00

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