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22 Apr 2024, 5:10 am

IsabellaLinton wrote:
I don't want to divert the topic too much, but you mentioned taking D3. Do you also take K2, because they should generally be taken together for better absorption. I've been seeing a Naturopath in the past year and found a lot of benefit from Omega 3s and methylated B-Complex as well as a few others. They seem to perk me up and improve my mood even when I'm under considerable stress.

Sorry if that's a derail. These are things you'd need to discuss with your doctor of course, if you're interested.


Yes, I take K2 as well. I was taking magnesium as well but a change in my diet filled in the gaps, so I no longer need it.

I eat plenty of foods now with omega 3's. That was one thing I had been missing in my previous diet. About the only thing my diet doesn't cover now is vitamin D, since I don't drink dairy. I will have to look into the methylated B-Complex. Thanks.


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22 Apr 2024, 7:37 pm

jogashill wrote:
thanks for sharing all that you have, RoadRatt.

glad to hear that yesterday was better.

in the times between your Qi gong sessions, have you tried some simple bilateral movements? for me it is knitting if i find myself super anxious, other times when i can it is walking or biking. some people like tapping. some people like drumming, with sticks or your hands.


I have no idea how to knit and my social anxiety won't allow me to go for a walk or bike ride. The Qi gong and music help. So does chatting with my two online friends. I don't do social media. I'm a picky ole bugger. Which makes my choices more limited.

Thanks for the reply.


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22 Apr 2024, 7:42 pm

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When it comes to stress and anxiety I get some tangible relief from CBD oil. It just takes the edge off for me, I'm still stressed and anxious but not quite so desperately.


I have never tried CBD oil. I am not sure if I can afford it. But I can look into it. I have always had problems with medication side effects. So an alternative method of relieving stress and anxiety would be more helpful, in my case.

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27 Jul 2024, 3:10 pm

I finally diagnosed myself with PTSD. It took a couple of months until I found a video that connected the DPDR (dissociation) with being PTSD. It turns out that only 30% of people with PTSD, get the dissociation version. Lucky me, eh?!?

It took me months to get to a point where my head was clear enough to remember. I had a bad stomach bug in early March. This was the whole trigger for my major setback. The state I was in has been called similar to a dementia like state. You can't function well, at all, in any facet of your day. It also makes your communication skills disappear, as well. So I couldn't function, nor communicate well. Until recently.

I am finally sleeping well again. I found a whole lot of information on YouTube, on how to recover from PTSD/DPDR. It seems to be working. I am feeling much better.

I am still susceptible to setbacks. But I have a feeling, unless something really bad happens. I should keep recovering.

I hope everyone is doing well. This has been a 5 1/2 year ordeal that I would love to forget about. :)


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27 Jul 2024, 3:32 pm

I'm glad you're finally finding a way forward


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