Could a clinical hypnotist help with post traumatic stress memories?

They are not flashbacks. I always know I am in the present but some of these memories of what I’ve seen feel unbearable. They creep into my thoughts over & over through out the day & then there’s the *why didn’t I do this* – *why didn’t I do that* thoughts. I take Xanax .5 mg twice a day but I can’t just keep taking Xanax forever, can I?

Xanax is not good to take for a long period of time. Believe me, I’ve known people who did, and it was not pretty. Because it suppresses your fear response, when you go off it, they kick into overdrive. So being on it might be OK for a while, but your goal should be to live without it. A clinical hypnotist could be a great help to you (terrific idea BTW). Your PTS is driven by your mind, and by providing your mind the help it needs, you can overcome this. You might have to meet with the therapist for a bit before you develop a hypnosis approach that would be good for you. It drives me nuts though that people always say, "your mind is your most important tool", then they do nothing to try to harness the incredible power of thoughts. Please give this a try, you have nothing to lose, and it may help you live a happier more fulfilled life….without Xanax. BofL

Written by rob on December 26th, 2009 with 3 comments.
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#1. December 27th, 2009, at 4:29 AM.

Xanax is not good to take for a long period of time. Believe me, I’ve known people who did, and it was not pretty. Because it suppresses your fear response, when you go off it, they kick into overdrive. So being on it might be OK for a while, but your goal should be to live without it. A clinical hypnotist could be a great help to you (terrific idea BTW). Your PTS is driven by your mind, and by providing your mind the help it needs, you can overcome this. You might have to meet with the therapist for a bit before you develop a hypnosis approach that would be good for you. It drives me nuts though that people always say, "your mind is your most important tool", then they do nothing to try to harness the incredible power of thoughts. Please give this a try, you have nothing to lose, and it may help you live a happier more fulfilled life….without Xanax. BofL
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#2. December 27th, 2009, at 5:08 AM.

A clinical hypnotist or hypnotherapist could definitely help (basically the same thing). Different people will use different techniques so find one that you feel comfortable with and who understands what you are talking about. Your memories may be anxiety rather than PTSD. I’ve put a link to some more information about unpleasant memories for you below.
References :
http://mindblockssorted.com/unpleasantmemories.asp

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#3. December 27th, 2009, at 5:31 AM.

I’m sorry that you are stressed out.

There are many different ways to relieve your stress, but I would start with re-evaluating why you let yourself get so stressed and try to find a solution.

Do you like to write? Keep a journal, or just use one to vent. When you get really frustrated, take the situation and turn it into a comical short story. Walking and jogging, working out, singing, laughing (watch a funny movie or read a funny book) are all great ways to relieve stress. Do you have a dog…take him/her for a long walk. Volunteer somehwere…it’s take away your stress and you’ll feel very good.
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http://health-sex-money.com/StressRelief.html

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