From the article: PTSD and Physical Health
People with PTSD may be at risk of developing a variety of psychological problems, such as depression, other anxiety disorders, and drug and alcohol use problems. However, PTSD can also have a major impact on your physical health. For example, many people with PTSD experience health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, pain, or obesity.
What kind of physical health problems do you experience as a result of your PTSD? In addition, what have you found to be helpful in coping with these physical health problems? Share your experiences and learn from others below.
Share Your ExperiencePTSD/Bad health
- I have most everything that is mentioned, and then some. I take a hand full of VA drugs 3 times a day. I never was much on MJ(weed). So I drank. Went to jail, many times, screwed my record up. Now, been about 10 years since I drank. Still smoke, cuss, fuss, and hurt all over, even with pain pills, and all the other pills. At 61 don't have much get up and go.
- —Guest X SGT JDM
PTSD diseases
- Problems associated: depression, stomach problems, severe rheumatic swelling in all joints for seven years, thyroid disorder, carpel tunnel, low blood platelets, neurological conditions, neuropathy, and obesity among others.
- —Guest Gary712
medical marijuana for ptsd
- I get palpitations in my heart. I start to sweat. My blood pressure changes. I get tension through out my body. I vomit and dry heave. I get irritable, frustrated, and then extremely angry. The doctors have put me on several medications for the symptoms but they still make me vomit and I go through a panic attack anyways. Plus, I'm really high which scares me. I hate opiates and benzos. I'm currently on medical marijuana which has been a God send. It helps with vomiting, anxiety, depression, and sleep. It's a muscle relaxer, pain med, helps with flashbacks, and is a mood stabilizer. Unfortunately, DSHS doesn't pay for it, but anyone who is on the medications that have opiates and benzos, I would recommend getting your medical marijuana card. There are dispensaries, and individuals that can provide (legally) the right type of marijuana. There are no side effects like the other prescription pills. It has brought a quality of life that I never thought was possible.
- —Guest stacey hofland
