This is interesting to me. I was diagnosed in 2001 with PTSD by the VA. I also had my first of six heart episodes in 1985. I have been on beta blocker since then.
I have seen some differences with the way I regard images and thoughts. The memories that have haunted me for years still do so, but they don't seem as harsh.
I don't give the credit to beta blockers, though. I gained a spiritual base some time ago and I maintain that my involvement with that has allowed me these changes.
Acceptance of my past, forgiveness of myself and generally a greater understanding of my problems have brought me through the periods of shame, pain and suffering.
Maybe if this study is true, I can say that I actually have seen change over the years. But I rather doubt that it would be this rich if I didn't put forth any effort and just took the pills that make my heart work a little less hard.
I just don't know. By the way, I take 25mg. Atenolol every morning. I used to take 100mg. Metroprolol twice a day and was like a zombie!
Hope you have a great experience in Philadelphia, (is that where you're at?) Peace.
This is interesting to me. I was diagnosed in 2001 with PTSD by the VA. I also had my first of six heart episodes in 1985. I have been on beta blocker since then.
ReplyDeleteI have seen some differences with the way I regard images and thoughts. The memories that have haunted me for years still do so, but they don't seem as harsh.
I don't give the credit to beta blockers, though. I gained a spiritual base some time ago and I maintain that my involvement with that has allowed me these changes.
Acceptance of my past, forgiveness of myself and generally a greater understanding of my problems have brought me through the periods of shame, pain and suffering.
Maybe if this study is true, I can say that I actually have seen change over the years. But I rather doubt that it would be this rich if I didn't put forth any effort and just took the pills that make my heart work a little less hard.
I just don't know. By the way, I take 25mg. Atenolol every morning. I used to take 100mg. Metroprolol twice a day and was like a zombie!
Hope you have a great experience in Philadelphia, (is that where you're at?)
Peace.