First, thank you for starting this post. I have found some good answers on here that I wouldn't normally find at other sources. I am a fellow fister suffering from PTSD. I served active from 2004-2012 and completed 3 combat tours in Iraq. I've had my highs and lows since discharge, but my main issue is sleep. I don't have nightmares, I just can't sleep period. Maybe it is because every time I tried to sleep in Iraq, something would happen that would force me to be alert. I've had this issue for several years upon returning from my first tour in 2006. It has only worsen over the years. I tried counseling, but all that did was stir up bad memories and make it worse. I refuse to take any medication.
My question to you is…has your sleep gotten any better? If so, are there any methods you use that doesn't involve counseling or medication?
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First, thank you for starting this post. I have found some good answers on here that I wouldn't normally find at other sources. I am a fellow fister suffering from PTSD. I served active from 2004-2012 and completed 3 combat tours in Iraq. I've had my highs and lows since discharge, but my main issue is sleep. I don't have nightmares, I just can't sleep period. Maybe it is because every time I tried to sleep in Iraq, something would happen that would force me to be alert. I've had this issue for several years upon returning from my first tour in 2006. It has only worsen over the years. I tried counseling, but all that did was stir up bad memories and make it worse. I refuse to take any medication.
My question to you is…has your sleep gotten any better? If so, are there any methods you use that doesn't involve counseling or medication?
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