https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/adult-adhd-cptsd-clarity-of-thought/m-p/9880#M668 <P>Good evening, I would just like to throw it out there and see what people think and if they have ideas.</P> <P>About 1 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with C-ptsd, previous to this my Dr had me on antidepressants for depression. The reason for depression was never explored but even through the time on antidepressants I could feel what I described as "God's Fingernail" scratching in my Brain, only once I came off the pills and turning 45 did the repressed memories start to come back. After being referred to a counselor my Dr retired. I changed practices and during a check up I made mention of a couple of things that was a concern, inability to complete tasks, lack of attention to detail, cyclic thoughts. It felt like my brain was buzzing most of the time. Then I said that I never felt better than when I was on a weight loss drug, then wham! Psychology appointment and now take another medication, the brain is calm and I'm able to function normally, now the thing that I want to ask, now a lot of other issues that I never realized are starting to surface, separation anxiety being the one that stands out.</P> <P>Has anyone else experienced this, once one thing comes under control, something else will come up that needs attention? Self development is definitely a mine field.</P> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:40:36 GMT Sootyjr 2022-01-01T12:40:36Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/adult-adhd-cptsd-clarity-of-thought/m-p/9880#M668 <P>Good evening, I would just like to throw it out there and see what people think and if they have ideas.</P> <P>About 1 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with C-ptsd, previous to this my Dr had me on antidepressants for depression. The reason for depression was never explored but even through the time on antidepressants I could feel what I described as "God's Fingernail" scratching in my Brain, only once I came off the pills and turning 45 did the repressed memories start to come back. After being referred to a counselor my Dr retired. I changed practices and during a check up I made mention of a couple of things that was a concern, inability to complete tasks, lack of attention to detail, cyclic thoughts. It felt like my brain was buzzing most of the time. Then I said that I never felt better than when I was on a weight loss drug, then wham! Psychology appointment and now take another medication, the brain is calm and I'm able to function normally, now the thing that I want to ask, now a lot of other issues that I never realized are starting to surface, separation anxiety being the one that stands out.</P> <P>Has anyone else experienced this, once one thing comes under control, something else will come up that needs attention? Self development is definitely a mine field.</P> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:40:36 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/adult-adhd-cptsd-clarity-of-thought/m-p/9880#M668 Sootyjr 2022-01-01T12:40:36Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/adult-adhd-cptsd-clarity-of-thought/m-p/9881#M669 <P>Hi Sootyjr,</P> <P>I understand what you are talking about, I do too have complex PTSD, and am attending therapy. It's (to me) like peeling an onion, and I am constantly on the alert and in particular when one of my repressed memories comes to light. I am on medication for depression and medication for a recently diagnosed Bipolar Disorder.</P> <P>It feels in my experience that I am always on high alert for any perceived disaster, but have found some relief with meditation and swimming. They both help me to zone out and I forget that I am on high alert. I have a great psychologist, I hope you have one too. I try to do everything set out for me to do by them and have found that helpful.</P> <P>I hope you can find some relief soon.</P> <P>Regards</P> <P>Leisa68</P> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:47:22 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/adult-adhd-cptsd-clarity-of-thought/m-p/9881#M669 Leisa68 2022-01-02T08:47:22Z