How do I calm down my high anxiety that comes from ptsd?

[Weebster]

Psychiatrists won't prescribe benzos. Emdr therapy isn't helping.

 

[headwood]

I wish I had a magic bullet for it. One thing I do that is relatively inexpensive and very reliably makes me feel better afterward even if it doesn't necessarily totally solve the anxiety is epsom salt baths. The body burns through magnesium like crazy when you're stuck in a stress response; epsom salts are magnesium sulfate. I'll regularly do a bath with 6 cups of epsom salt and 3-4 cups of baking soda, sit in there for 20-30 mins. The amount might seem like quite a lot but it really does make a difference and gives your body a chance to restore magnesium levels as well as pull out toxins via the skin.

 

[Smart No More]

Wim Hoffs method for holding your breath is really good for calming you down quickly. It's a bit weird at first doing the breathing but you push through it and suddenly feel calm and easy. You can find it on youtube. It's quick and easy.

Benzos of course are verry effective. The Z drugs too. Ambien/zolpidem works faster than any of the benzos in my experience.
(sorry, just seen your original post mentions not being able to get a prescription. They can be obtained other ways but you must be careful).

 

[Weebster]

Wim Hoffs method for holding your breath is really good for calming you down quickly. It's a bit weird at first doing the breathing but you push through it and suddenly feel calm and easy. You can find it on yourube. It's quick and easy.

Benzos of course are verry effective. The Z drugs too. Ambien/zolpidem works faster than any of the benzos in my experience.

I'll try it

 

[Smart No More]

Go easy on the benzos and Z drugs if you go down that route. Tolerance and addiction come fast and withdrawals are horrendous. Dangerous even.

 

[Weebster]

Go easy on the benzos and Z drugs if you go down that route. Tolerance and addiction come fast and withdrawals are horrendous. Dangerous even.

Thanks

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

Psychiatrists won't prescribe benzos. Emdr therapy isn't helping.

Why they won't prescribe benzos?

 

[Weebster]

Why they won't prescribe benzos?

Because they're addictive and young people use them to get high

 

[Smart No More]

Oh, shit, I didn't see the mention of benzos in OP. My mistake.

 

[Weebster]

Oh, shit, I didn't see the mwntion of benzos in OP. My mistake.

The meds available are mostly ineffective.

 

[Smart No More]

Benzos used to get handed out like smarties. Particularly in the states. Still do in some places but many have stopped. They're easy to get online but there's the risk of getting fakes which, whilst often quite strong aren't ideal obviously. They tend to be a different benzo but can contain all sorts. Dark net markets are a bit easier for guaging authenticity. Body building supplement sites often sell benzos. Usually diazepam. Never buy loose pills as they're always fake pressed pills.

 

[Weebster]

They uses to get handed out like smarties. Still do in aomw places but many have stopped. They're easy to get online but there's thw risk of getting fakes which, whilst often quite strong aren't ideal obviously. They tend to be a different benzo but can contain all sorts. Dark net markets are a bit easier for guaging authenticity.

Would people with severe ptsd and ocd have ended up in an asylum in the old days?

 

[Smart No More]

Would people with severe ptsd and ocd have ended up in an asylum in the old days?

I expect in some cases yeah. Depends how far back we're talking when you say 'old days'. There was a time when anyone with the slightest disability, no matter how sound of mind, would find themselves shipped off to a colony. People can be pretty harsh on things they don't understand. Out of sight, out of mind.

 

[onlyanimalsaregood]

Because they're addictive and young people use them to get high

Oh ok. Here in my country they prescribe with no problem. I'm taking benzos.

 

[Weebster]

I expect in some cases yeah. Depends how far back we're talking when you say 'old days'. There was a timw when anyone with the slightest disability, no matter how sound of mind, would find themselves shipped off to a colony. People can be peetty harsh.

Wow. I read once that the mentally ill used to be chained to the wall in town centers. They were mocked, insulted, etc.

 

[JustHeckinKillMe]

Smoke weed

 

[Smart No More]

Weed is a gamble. Some find it calming but many find it anxiety inducing.

 

[Weebster]

Smoke weed

Stupid

 

[JustHeckinKillMe]

Stupid

It works for me so it's not stupid.