How My Service Dog Helps with Complex PTSD
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- In this video, I share how my service dog has helped me with Complex PTSD symptoms. Service Dog Bene was trained as a mobility dog, but I trained him in tasks to help me with the C-PTSD. It may be hard to watch the way CPTSD affects me, and anyone who might be triggered should avoid watching. I am one of many who suffer from a trauma related disorder. I'm sharing my experience with Complex PTSD for those who want to know how a service dog can help someone like me and to let those with PTSD and Complex PTSD know that you are not alone. You do not have to suffer in silence. There is help and support out there. I point out what symptoms I have that are Complex PTSD in this video.
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2:04 C-PTSD is the brain's response to repeated trauma that occurred over a prolonged period of time.
2:18 PTSD is being triggered.
2:39 Nightmares are a symptom of C-PTSD
3:20 "D" stands for Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)
3:48 Bene was new to DPT and wasn't comfortable laying on my lap like this yet.
3:59 Unfortunately Dash's energy was not helping Bene or me.
4:50 I have the best dogs.
6:01 Night time has always been the hardest for me PTSD-wise.
6:33 I'm feeling not only emotional pain, but also physical discomfort from the C-PTSD.
7:40 I wish I could simply WILL it away.
8:01 Dealing with the trauma helps me to heal my brain.
8:10 I loathed that my brain was affecting me like this.
8:17 I'm dissociating here. I edited down the length of time because it lasted a while.
8:23 Dissociation is a break in how the brain handles information. It is a disconnection from oneself.
8:46 Negative self-perception is a symptom of C-PTSD.
8:52 I know this is hard to watch. But how Bene helped me is beautiful.
9:00 Watch and see.
9:07 Bene was making low pitched sound that were communicative.
9:15 He knew what to do.
9:22 Focusing on Bene's breathing often helps me regulate my own.
9:35 Breathing is a powerful way to cope with C-PTSD anxiety.
9:43 I focus on the rise and fall of his chest.
9:54 When I didn't trust humans, I trusted Bene.
10:02 Emotional Dysregulation can be a symptom of C-PTSD.
10:36 Dissociating again here. Edited down for time.
11:03 Dissociating again here. Edited down for time.
11:12 I had no clue I was dissociating this frequently for this long until I watched this footage.
11:31 You can tell I feel much better.
11:33 And it is all because of my service dog.
12:35 Detachment can be a symptom of C-PTSD.
13:16 Bene is emotionally grounding for me.
13:24 Thank you for honoring my experience by watching this video to the end.
13:29 Let me know you watched to the end by telling me what brings you joy or happiness.
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Night time is the worst because your brain stops moving for the day and you get time to think at least that’s how it happens for me
That makes a lot of sense.
I love this! I too suffer from cptsd which was caused by traumas that started at the age of two, I’m 40 now. Everything you are saying is exactly what I say/do! My service dog has changed my life! Thank you for sharing!
Oh I"m so happy to hear your service dog changed your life too! Isn't it amazing how they can be so helpful in so many different ways! 💜
I have C-PTSD, BPD, Severe Social Anxiety, General Anxiety, and I just got a puppy I'm wanting to train to be a PSD....Absolutely bawling my eyes out watching this because I relate so deeply but also because Bene is such a good boy.
I replied, but I can't see the message. So writing again in case it didn't post. You are SUCH a warrior! Way to go for navigating so many health issues. Just one of those is so hard. That is so exciting that you are going to be training your dog. I'm rooting for you and so hopeful for the changes s/he will make in your life! You've got this and you're never alone.
That brought me to tears, in multiple ways. You are not alone in experiencing such distress. Thank you for sharing your experience and identifying some of what was happening with you in the video. I recognized myself in so many moments.
I, too, have a terrible time at night. My therapist said that as we get tired, our coping and defense mechanisms can’t be kept up, and this worsens as we near sleep and parts of us are gearing down (I know I didn’t explain that clearly, but hopefully it makes sense).
I love how Bene loved and cared for you through every second. What a blessing! I love you both! 💛
Awe dear one. Thank you. I'm so sad you identify with this and go through similar things. And I hate you have a terrible time at night too. Nights are rough. Thank you for sharing what your therapist said. That is insight I have never heard before but makes perfect sense. Bene is a God-send. Sending you so much love!
You are so brave for sharing this raw / real moment
Thank you, Emily.
My Service Dog bring me joy and happiness. So does my friend. 😊 Honored you shared this with all of us here in this place. Thankful you have come such a long way. 🙏🏻💜
Dogs are the best ARENT they ?? Sometimes i love them better than humans !!
💜 Service dogs and friends are the best gifts! I couldn't have gotten this far without either! 😊 Thank you for watching to the end. Your words mean the world to me.
I was dxd with CPTSD in January. Today my husband asked me if I would benefit from a service dog. I said I was fine without one. I really thought I was. looked up your video. I sobbed the entire time. I'm not fine. I need this.
My service dog changed my life and they hlep so many people with PTSD to be functional and to cope with how it affects us. Sending hugs your way. You're not alone!
I’m having a really hard time right now. I cried with you through the video. I am glad you are better. Take care of yourself.
Lynne, I responded to your comment but for some reason it did not get posted and I'm just now seeing that. I'm so sorry you were having hard time when you wrote this comment. My heart went out to you. I truly hope that things are looking up now that it has been a few weeks later. Please know you are not alone and I'm sending hugs and love your way. We can do this one step at a time.
Thank you for being so brave. I’m getting a service dog later this month due to both my Complex PTSD and Cerebral Palsy. This video is a helpful reminder that I DO need my dog. This is an accommodation I need. And I DO need her.
I'm so glad the video was helpful. How wonderful you are getting a service dog this month! You'll have to let me know all about him/her once you get her. My service dog changed my life and I am sure yours will be extremely helpful to you as well. Once you get it, you will see how much things change. Super excited for you.
Thank you for making this video. You have really encouraged me to seek out getting a PSD for myself in order to manage my C-PTSD. Before I felt that what I was experiencing was not valid because my PTSD is only from childhood trauma and sexual abuse as a young adult and not from going to war. A not so well known fact is that women are more prone to developing PTSD than men but we often go under diagnosed because of the stigma behind it.
Your C-PTSD is SO valid. I think it is easy to invalidate ourselves especially when others invalidate us as well. Most people only know PTSD as related to war. They don't realize that any trauma can cause it. Way to go for fighting through. I'm *so* thankful for my service dog- he still helps me so much with PTSD. Let me know how your journey goes in getting a service dog if you decide to pursue it!
This was so brave of you and I really, really appreciate it. I suffer the same way and have spent the last year seriously contemplating an SD. It is the most stressful, frustrating disorder. Just know you're not alone and there are those of us who understand fully what you're going through.
Thank you for understanding how hard it is to put this out there. I'm sad that you suffer in this way. I agree - it is such a stressful and maddening disorder. Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone. It's so good to hear when other people understand especially because it can carry such a stigma and a lot of people don't get it. DOn't be a stranger. You are not alone. Rooting for you! Let me know if I can be of any help in your contemplation of a SD. They aren't for everyone, but they can be very helpful.
I'm in the early stages of therapy for C-PTSD and had to take a break from working because of triggers. I am thinking about a service dog as even before starting therapy, I had (and still have) trouble being independent. Thank you so much for sharing the rawness of what it's like to have C-PTSD and the comfort and care Bene has brought you.
Thank you for sharing your story with me! Service dogs can be helpful in so many ways with CPTSD. I found my service dog gave me confidence and helped me to be brave in public in ways I hand't been. Way to go for going to therapy!! Rooting for you.
Service dogs are a gift from God. They can help us heal in so many ways. I am happy to see your are doing better. Thank you for sharing your healing journey with all of us.
They are such a gift. I'm so thankful for my boy. Thank you for watching!
I’m applying for a service dog for my c-PTSD currently, and this was so helpful to watch.
That is wonderful! I’m so glad the video was helpful! My service dog was life changing and I’m sure yours will be too!
I cried through the whole video. I’m going through something similar, the trauma is kicking my butt. Thank you for sharing. I hope it gets easier soon…
Sending hugs your way. Trauma is so so tough. Way to go for continuing to fight. I am starting my first EMDR treatment session for PTSD this week. I’m really hopeful. You are not alone!
I realize this is an old video, but I just want to say, I watched through because I know personally what you're going through. I train and handle my own Service Dogs for the same reason. I know what benefit they are to PTSD! You are NOT alone and we ARE worthy of love! My Service Dog makes me happy. Not just when she's grounding me, but when she's playing, she makes me laugh. Unfortunately, she passed away a few weeks ago and my journey to get her successor is just beginning. Having something positive and constructive to do helps ease the pain of her loss. I hope you keep taking good care of yourself. And so will I!♥
That means so much to me you would watch through the video. Thank you - you are not alone either. I"m so glad your serivce dog is so good for you too. Yes! My mom said I hadn't laughed in a very long time and when I met my service dog, he made me laugh and he still does. I'm so sorry for your loss of your dog. THat is brutal. All the best in finding a successor dog! You've got this!
It takes a lot of courage to show us the horrible situation you are going through. I hope you get better. You deserve all the best. Your dogs are awesome!!!!❤❤❤
aw thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate that!
I understand what your going through and it is much more difficult when you are by yourself, so I admire that from You and I am happy that You have Bene!
Thank you for your wonderful message. It is harder when by myself! I agree.
Thank you for sharing such a powerful and vulnerable video. This helps more than you know. Service Dogs save lives. Wishing you all the best, be kind and gentle with yourself always, love from a fellow CPTSD survivor. xox
You are so welcome. Yes! Service dogs save lives! I'm so glad the video was helpful. I absolutely need that reminder to be kind and gentle to myself - I struggle with that. You sound like such a warrior! Sending love back your way. You're not alone. :)
Oh ,I wish i could give you a hug dear this is juste heartbreaking. I will keep you in my prayer!!
I’ve never related more to another video about this debilitating part of my life. I WATCHED TIL THE END!
Just subscribed.. thank you for being brave bc it’s helping me to keep on being brave.
Literally brought me to tears. ❤
Oh also painting and dancing and seeing empathy in others brings me immense joy. Number one tho is animals! 🥰
I'm so sorry that you live with this too. It is so debilitating and I get *really* frustrated by that. Seeing others be brave helps me be brave as well. It reminds me I'm not alone in this struggle and I can do it- I can do the next baby step. Cheering you on!
Thank you for watching to the end, that is impressive! And thank you for sharing what brings you joy. I'm so glad you are here!! 💜💜💜
I want to thank you I have Complex PTSD and my trauma I'm just realizing the trauma is really getting in the way for me so I just wanted to speak out and say I can relate so much and your video really helped me and I get it. I am struggling to get my dog to be service animal not just emotional support so he can go everywhere with me even inpatient for hospitals so I can get help I need THANK YOU you are helping and your video will be helpful to show my case mgrs so they can understand my dog performs tasks like DPT. THANK YOU AGAIN YOU KEEP PUSHING THRU I just want to say our episodes are very similar with the need for pressure and the disassociating . Take Care Kelly you will get thru and know you are amazing cuz you just helped me when I found your video at a time I was about to give up. 💖💯😊
Thank you for your wonderfully kind words. I'm so glad the video was helpful to you. In addition to being trained specifically to do a task like DPT, service dogs need to be able to pass what is called a Public Access Test, meaning they have the skills that are required to behave well in public. There are dog trainers that can help with this. I hope this further helps you. C-PTSD is a rough diagnosis. Keep fighting and putting one foot in front of the other - no matter what! You can do this! Sending lots of encouragement your way! Rooting for you! 💜
Thank you for sharing. I had to watch a bit at a time because I also have cPTSD and it was triggering because a lot hit close to home. I hate myself so much for the way I am and my inability to function. So seeing someone else struggle in a similar way and feel empathy for them is helpful and reminds me to be kinder to myself/give myself the same care and understanding I'd give if it was someone else. I hope that someday I might be able to get a service dog, but for now I am blessed with a very intuitive cat that lays on me and purrs when I'm panicking and meows loudly at me when I'm dissociating.
I'm so glad the video helped you to have empathy for yourself. You are going through some really hard stuff!! Service dogs are wonderful but I'm thrilled you have an intuitive cat! Animals are the best.
Thank you. That was compelling in ways I never truly understood until viewing this small piece of your journey. What I most appreciated was seeing your smile come through at the end. Best wishes and appreciation yourself, Bene and Dash.
I'm so glad that the video helped with understanding. That means so much to me to hear. Thank you for having a mind to want to understand. Understanding is one of the most caring things we can do for others in my opinion.
I found this very helpful thank you, I have CPTSD and BPD and am trying to train my own AD Loki and it's quite difficult to understand how he helps me and how I can improve on it, so thank you, I feel everything you went through in this video and I also am suppressing the trauma instead of dealing and will likely have many difficult moments like this too, knowing I'm not alone helps
I'm so happy that the video was helpful! Well done on training your own dog. It is hard to work through trauma. I'm rooting for you. And best of all you hvae Loki to help you through it.
I’m glad you’re making tons of progress. Good stuff. I hated when I felt that way. I’ve made great progress through COGNITIVE processing Therapy at Veteran’s Affairs. Im about to get a service dog now. Looking forward to it. Good luck on your journey.
Thank you so much. This vid was published a year ago and I've come so far since then which feels so good to see my own progress! So much hope. That is wonderful that cognitive processing therapy has been helpful for you! How exciting you are getting a service dog. Mine changed my life in so many ways I didn't even expect. Rooting for you!
How were you able to afford Bene? I am in the process of trying to figure out a way to afford a psychiatric service dog. I am just beginning my journey of dealing with my PTSD, and it’s proofing rather difficult. I feel like you can understand that, and seeing this video really helped me understand that i am not alone and there are things that can help and people who understand. I have a dog who is not a service dog, but he is so helpful. He can tell when I’m struggling and he will come and lay on my or put his head on me and give me kisses. My family and I feel I would benefit immensely from having a service dog, and I’m finally trying to go through the process of getting one. This video has been so incredible to watch, to see how much Bene does for you. Thank you for sharing this with everyone, I know it couldn’t have been easy. I’m so happy you and Bene have each other. I wish only the best for you on your journey.
Thank you for this ...I just lost my service dog 🐕🦺 to heart cancer and my nite terrors are back.... people don't understand what losing a service dog does to you ...they tell me I'm just feeling sorry for myself and it's just a dog ...his breeder told me that. Losing him was like losing my heart ...cancer came out of nowhere. He was only 6....an English Cream golden retriever 😢
Oh no, I'm so sorry. That is so heartbreaking. What a tough loss. That is a horrible thing that the breeder told you. You are grieving and that is totally okay! Our dogs are with us practically all the time and become a part of us. I had to go in public without Bene one day adn I felt naked. Thre is nothing quite like teh bond between a service dog and their person. Only 6 -oh no. My heart is with you. YOu are not alone. I'm sending you a virtual hug.
Hi! I know this video is two years old but I just wanted to thank you for sharing this! I’m currently in the process of applying for a service dog to help me with my anxiety and depression, and I also have autism. I have been around dogs basically my entire life, so I’m used to them. But I’ve never actually owned a service dog or lived with someone who has one, so it’s a little daunting to me. But these past nine months have been pretty rough for me as a Jewish person who has had some issues with mental health in the past. I’ve been feeling like I’m constantly going through a downward spiral, and I’m hoping that this prospective therapy dog helps with my mental state since it’s been terrible (I’ve been struggling to leave my hair alone, to give some context) but I also feel like I really don’t deserve to have a dog trained to help me. But at this point, I will take anything that could help me feel better. So, once again, thank you.
Also, Bene looks like my dearly departed golden retriever Zip! He was the perfect dog, and I miss him so much. I hope you and your family are well. ❤
I'm so glad you commented and shared your story. I'm glad the video was of some help to you. Sounds like a service dog will be so helpful to you. I can understand why it is daunting. If you can, take it one step at a time - in small bites. As time goes on, you will adjust to the idea of it and get used to a dog adn the changes that it will bring to your life. You *absolutely* 100% deserve to have a dog trained for you! If I do, so do you. If we have a disability and the dog can help us with that, we absolutely deserve to have that help. You are just as worthy of that help as I am. Sending a hug your way - you've got this! Keep me updated!
Dear Kelly, i landed on your channel trough the video you did about the frey life adoption announcement.
I am not formilliar with meniere deseas.
But i am also chronicly ill (braindamage from oxigen shortage at birth) and have cptd from trauma.
Dont be sorry for your cptsd symptoms girl.
Be proud of yourselve for showing and trying to educate people about living with these disabilitys.
Your a survivour!
Marloes
Marloes, Welcome! I'm so glad you are here! Thank you for your kind comment and encouraging words. You sound like a chronic illness warrior and a survivor! Rooting for you! :)
I see you. Youre doing amazing. Im glad Bene is there for you.
Thank you. That means the world to me that you would see me.
You kick absolute ass. I would not have the courage to post this and be so vulnerable, but you're touching a lot of people and helping a lot of people by having done so. I still have great difficulty admitting my diagnosis to anyone (only a small number of people are even aware of it) even though I have been severely disabled by it. I've been in therapy for over three years now and am in the process of applying for a service dog, which led me to your video. It was hard to watch and I can only imagine how much harder it was to make, but thank you. Sincerely.
Wow, thank you for your comment. It means so much to me you would say this. Its okay you don't share your diagnosis with others. Its a personal thing. It was hard to share this video, but being able to connect with people like you really makes it worth it. I hate that you've been severely disabled by PTSD. I can understand why. Its such a horrific thing. I'm thrilled to hear that you are applying for a service dog! They can make such a huge difference! Please keep me updated on your journey! Are you fundraising for one? I'd be honored to contribute if you are. Take care of you. One step at a time. You're not alone!
Thank you for being so brave and risking being vulnerable to give us a first hand look through your journey and healing from trauma. I am a social worker who is currently taking care of her own mental health, as I also live with autoimmune issues and FND and can relate to your experience. I'm humbled by your courage and your strengths, sharing your very real and very difficult journey so that others can understand or attempt to understand trauma and its effects. One moment at a time. You got this!!!💜
Oh wow, what a wonderful comment. Thank you for your kind thoughts. Way to go for taking care of your mental health! And thank you for sharing your experience with physical health challenges as well. It is so good to know we aren't alone. I have found it is one of the most profoundly healing things for me. Thank you again for your encouragement! And please know you aren't alone either!
Thank you for sharing, I cried as I watched.
Thank you for watching. It’s a tough watch for sure.
It feels like I recorded this in a parallel reality. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm sure that level of vulnerable sharing was scary and it means the world that you found the courage to share these intimate moments. I feel less alone (human wise, I have my pup cuddled up with me rn 😉)
Thank you for sharing that you get it. I hate that you understand what it is like. I'm really glad you have your own pup at your side helping you through! Cheering you on as you navigate life- it's hard, but we can do it, especially with our dogs!
Simply put, thank you so very much for sharing this.❤
You are so welcome. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching.
Seeing this video makes me realize just how much my cptsd really affects my life. I thought it was mild but maybe not. I’m realizing I have a lot of disassociations whenever I’m not keeping busy doing something so I don’t have to think about all the other things that constantly parade through my head twenty plus times a day and night. I sleep so much since that’s also an escape. I use to have nightmares and I still do at times but those are infrequent it’s just the waking thoughts I have to constantly battle down. My issues to me because I live with them 24/7 and I’m not able to take a step back from them but I was able to a bit with this video makes me realize as I was having another spiral about later down the line not having ENOUGH issues to warrant a SD but, I was able to stop that for a moment and think. It’s not a competition on who has it worse. You don’t give medication to people who have severe depression anxiety, pain etc. you give it to those who need it. It’s not a competition. If it helps you and you can benefit from it then that’s what you need.
Warm hugs coming your way. I did not realize how much I was dissociating til I saw it on film. Was surprising to me. It is hard to realize how much it affects your life, but awareness can help us help ourselves. I understand also about thinking maybe you don’t have “enough” issues to warrant a SD - I did that too before I got mine. But when I realized how much he could change my life and help me to live more functionally, I saw it was something that I needed. You are so right, it isn’t a competition on who has it worse! It is who needs it. It’s only about you. Sending you so much support. CPTSD is really challenging. One step at a time, we can get through this. You’ve got this! And you aren’t alone!
Thank you so much for this video, I hope you’re doing well ❤I’m looking into speaking to my therapist about assistance dog programs to help with my CPTSD and nightmares
I am doing well, thank you! Rooting for you as you explore this option.
Im so sorry you go throught this! I have anxiety and its NEVER been easy!
One joy source (for me) is thinking about dogs. I mentally run thru the alphabet, thinking of a dog I’ve known whose name begins with that letter. It brings back happy memories of dogs I’ve known and the people associated with them. I worked in a vet clinic and my family is pretty dog-crazy, so that gives me a certain advantage in making it most of the way thru.
Oh I love that! THank you so much for sharing how you go through the alphabet of names of dogs you know. What a great idea!
I'm currently trying to figure out whether I've got some degree of C-PTSD or whether it's something else, so I've been doing some research, and that's kind of how I came across this video. I'd have to say that 2 of the things that make me the happiest are riding/spending time with my horse, and hanging out with my best friends, with double points when I get to do both at the same time.
Oh I can see how a horse would bring so much happiness. That is wonderful your best friends know how to ride and you all get to do it together! I hope the video was helpful for you. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
@@IncredibleAnyway Found my way back here tonight. After several months of research, I'm 99% sure I have it to some degree (haven't sought official testing or anything like that yet because I don't even know if there's anyone in my area who does it), but it appears to mostly be being in certain specific situations that triggers it, and as long as I'm outside of those situations (and I do as much as I can to avoid putting myself in them as much as possible), things operate pretty much as normal, but as soon as one of those situations comes back up, I'm right back in it and it puts me involuntarily in either defense (I don't call it "fight" because it's 100% self defense when it happens) or flight. I live in a small town in a low-population state, so I'm starting the process of trying to find a therapist who can help me, but there aren't a whole lot of therapists where I live, and even fewer trauma ones, so I'm praying I can find one quickly that I click with. One thing I'm eternally grateful for is that I've been spared the nightmares - I think the last one I had was almost 8 years ago - because there was a time back in high school when I got them at least a few times a year, and those nights were really rough, so I can't even imagine what it would be like to deal with those on any kind of regular basis.
I'm in the application process for a SD (I did apply to ECAD several years ago, but they rejected it because I live so far away - the Rockies - and they were focusing on people east of the Mississippi, which is understandable), though that has been a story all its own, but now that I'm in what is hopefully going to be long term housing that has a fenced yard, hopefully those applications can move along and actually get submitted and we can move the process forward.
Thank you so much for your sweet words.
lying in the grass makes me happy
Yes! Me too - with the sun on me. Thank you for sharing and for watching the video!
Just letting yall know, even when it doesn't feel like it, God is always looking out for us, he provides, and loves us, I have ptsd as well, (I suspect I have c-ptsd, haven't been diagnosed) so I understand
thank you for being so vulnerable. i struggle with cPTSD too and it’s awful. i’m hopefully starting the process of getting a service dog to help. if you don’t mind me asking, what tasks did you start out with teaching bene?
Oh I hate you deal with cPTSD too! That is excellent you are on the path to getting a service dog. I got Bene from a service dog program, so he came to me at 20 months old with lots of tasks already taught to him. I did teach him some others. The first task I taught that was cPTSD related was Deep Pressure Therapy.
@@IncredibleAnyway Thank you so much!
I’m really sorry that you have to deal with that, I have ptsd also. Hang in there and god bless
PTSD can be so challenging and I hate you have to deal with it as well. Sending warm hugs your way! One step at a time. 💪 You are not alone, my friend. Warrioring through this with you.
@@IncredibleAnyway thank you Kelly
I have a border Collie that helps me, thanks for your courage in posting your story
I'm so glad you have your Border Collie to help you! You are not alone! 💜
I thought about that. My daughter has 2 goldendoodles. I will need to fly which I have a severe problem with. My daughter suggested the cavalier. Thank you so much for your response. I have felt very frustrated and depressed about not finding the right breed.
I do have a trainer to guide me.
I'm so glad that you have a trainer to guide you. That has to be very helpful. I wish I had more experience with Cavaliers as service dogs. I don't know anyone personally who has one or I would direct you to them. I wonder if you could do a search on TH-cam or Instagram. They are such great dogs. It would take the right dog with a lot of focus and intelligence. The Cavaliers I hvae known are great companions, but not necessarily the smartest or the most focused. You will find hte right dog for you. It may take some time, but you will.
My heart is with you 💗💕
Hi Incredible! It's been a minute since we've communicated but here we are. I'm not sorry at all about what your going through I do pray you use this moment to help others. You were going through when you helped me through my surgery... You may not get a thumbs up, a comment, or even a subscriber. Most important you've helped someone. I almost gave up until I subscribed. God is there, Benny is there, most of all you are there. Don't fight it... Breathe through it. Great video...
Kirk!!!!! I'm So happy to hear from you!! I've been so concerned about you and how you have been recovering! Thank you for commenting! How are you doing? I also pray that what I've gone through helps others and what you say means so much to me - more than you know. I'm so glad you didn't give up and you kept fighting and are still putting one foot in front of the other. You remain in my prayers, my friend!
@@IncredibleAnyway I need your email address again please. Thank you for responding. Recovering well and I owe some of it to you. You've been Incredible.
incredibleanyway@gmail.com I'm so glad to hear you are recovering well! :)
@@IncredibleAnyway it's 1:41 AM here in Texas. I wasn't able to work out as hard today so I have no reason to sleep. Thanks for responding. I'm looking over your videos and just found out you've posted for over three years now. Thanks for everything Incredible and I really mean it.🙂
I started a TH-cam channel in 2015 posting here and there about Meniere's disease. I started regularly vlogging in October 2016 when I was still married, but I took all those videos down except a handful that did not have my ex in them and did not have my married name in them. It was a loss because I put so much effort into those videos. I've re-edited/posted a couple from that time frame, but it is too much work to do that for all of them. I posted videos until May 2018 and did not post while I was going through my divorce and started posting again in February 2020 after my divorce was final. :)
What brings me joy and happiness is knowing God is always with me, and that no matter what happens on this earth I can be of good cheer because Jesus has already overcome the world, tribulation will come, but its comforting knowing he already has seen our entire lives already and has overcome it at the cross, and all the other little things God does are what brings me joy, like having a service dog, or the simplly being able to laugh, im learning joy is a choice, that results in happiness, happiness is a fleeting emotion, but joy can be continual, and happiness results, Godbless you and thank you for sharing this, this has helped me understand more about what im going through, God has you on a journey and your story would be bland if it wasnt for the struggles and tribulations! ❤
Thank you for sharing that! Yes, joy is a choice - having a good life is a choice - even when there are hard and challenging things. I’m so glad that my video was helpful!
I know this video is old but I'm looking into getting a cavalier for a service dog. I have Autism, PTSD,Anxiety and Adhd.
Oh, hello there my dear diagnosis twin. ♥️ My thoughts are with you. This is a hellish combination.
Do you recommend a cavalier?
Yes 57 years of isolation and demons of trauma. ASD for adults like us are not provided
Support. Not to mention even adequate acceptance. Yes I'm sad about it. I identified with your video
@tallulah320 My heart is with you for all that you have on your plate. You know, service dog training is very challenging. It takes a special dog and an intelligent dog to become a service dog. I have seen a cavalier service dog before, but it is very rare. I've owned five Cavaliers as an adult and my family has had 14 total. I have not met a Cavalier yet that I would say would cut it as a service dog. But, that doesn't mean it can't happen. Often bigger dogs can be helpful with Anxiety and PTSD because they can provide deep pressure therapy and the bigger the dog, the more the pressure. When I have had anxiety, PTSD, I've been glad for my Golden Retriever service dog.
I know I have CPTSD bc my whole childhood (from when I was born to about the age of 12 and some when I was 13-14) was filled with trauma from alcohol. Even police give me flashbacks from my childhood. (I wasn’t abused) I’ve tried so many things but nothing other than my puppy Kaly helps (ig I should say I’m 15 rn and when people get drunk I break out into an episode.) Flashbacks are the worst for me bc they bring hyperventilating and then occasionally fainting. It sucks man. It does.
It does suck. I'm so sorry for what you have gone through. I love that your puppy Kaly helps you!
@@IncredibleAnyway thank you! I hope you find what you need to recover!
I would love to know where you got your shirt!
I bought it about 7 years ago from CafePress, but it is no longer available.
I wanted to bring you a cup of warm tea so bad during this video... 🍵 sending you a cup and a hug.
Thank you! I"ll take that cup of tea! :)
Hi, I am in tears! I also cry some days when I remember what happened with my ex husband. I suffered domestic violence for 2 years but it’s been a year after I escape from the house and I was diagnosed with PTSD … I have a lot of anxiety and I feel scared to live alone.
How can I get a service dog ? How much does it cost ? Do I have to train him ?
I'm so sorry to hear you went through that. Dizziness and vertigo can be so scary and disorienting. If you are still having these symptoms, an ENT (ear nose and throat doctor) is a great place to start! I hope you are doing better.
I have c-ptsd and train therapy dogs for ex military with ptsd.
Incredibly brave to post this.
I too dissociate like this but noone believes me.
But when you berate yourself for not having worked through it/left it behind. Please understand ptsd rewires your brain completely. See for example the mri work of Allan Schore.
You can never go back to who you were but you can go forward. Create a new life around it.
Big hugs, sister and best wishes.
Nb My name is Pip 61yr old female. Forgot I am posting on my partners phone.
Hello Pip! That is wonderful you train therapy dogs!! Thank you for your support. I'm sorry that no one believes you about the dissociation. You know what your truth is and I believe you. I love what you said about creating a new life and moving forward. Sending hugs your way.
@@IncredibleAnywaylovely to hear from you, hugs. Pip
Kelly just wondering do you now take medication for the C-PTSD??? I think I have PTSD because of trauma too but mostly after having the Meniere’s attacks and how bad they get. Psychologist has talked about medication but I’m hesitant, need your advice…
I am not on medication for CPTSD because the typical medications used are anti-depressants and I can't take them...when I do (and I've tried many), I get suicidal ideations and panic attacks. So, unfortunately, I don't have the option and can't share from personal experience.
I think trying a medication is a very personal choice. I know someone who had horrible C-PTSD symptoms and medication was really helpful for them and helped them to cope so much better and be able to function better in their life. There are alternative (non-medication) treatments for PTSD out there too (Prolonged Exposure Therapy for example) and some people do well on those alone.
If you feel it might be helpful to you, it might be worth it to try medication. Or you could try some of the non-medication approaches first and if they aren't helpful (or helpful enough), then you could try the medication approach.
I'm sorry I don't' have more personal experience to share. I know it is a hard decision whether or not to take a medication. What are you leaning toward?
Is dash your retiring sd? He seams more in tune with your emotions,
Aw sweet Dash is very in tune with my emotions. He would is not my retiring service dog - he’s my pet dog. He wouldn’t do well in public. But it is nice to get the extra help from him!
My toad brings me happiness🐸 theres just something about her bumpy cool body against my face that calms me
Wow a toad! I love it! How wonderful her cool body is calming. Thank you for watching to the end, Rebecca! Means so much to me.
For everyone with nightmares, I highly recommend Prazosin. It was prescribed to me by my psych doctor and it has done wonders for me. I still have the nightmares, but I can't remember them in the morning. Sometimes I do remember them, but it's like once every 6 months or so. It's been a lifesaver for me.
Thank you so much for sharing. I'm thrilled to hear that has helped you with the nightmares so much! What a relief that must be.
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I have a question how old should the dog be to help with ptsd because I have ptsd and I wanted to get puppy to start off because I'm scared of dogs but love puppies and think if get puppy you g I would be ok
I have cats but I feel a dog would help more especially with being outside and on trains. I wanted a golden retriever
Happy to answer your question. I love puppies too, but they grow up to become adult dogs. So I would suggest working on your fear of dogs if you can. Maybe try with a Golden Retriever since that is the type of dog you want. If you have a therapist, maybe they could help you with your dog fear.
Usually it takes 18-24 months to train a dog to be a service dog which would include tasks for PTSD.
@@IncredibleAnyway okay great thank you so much that helps. Would you say a golden retriever puppy helps with kids with panic attacks or anxiety which dog would do best with that as well?
I am struggling to get “petscreening” to approve of me getting a service dog because I lost my insurance and need an updated letter of recommendation. I am happy to see you have been helped by your canines. Such good boys. I’ll know I’ll be better one day too once I get my service dog
Thank you for what you said! That is awesome you are getting a service dog too. Can I be of any help? I'm confused what part petscreening has in you getting a service dgo? Are you getting a service dog from an organization?
@@IncredibleAnyway I appreciate the reply!
It’s a third-party company that my landlord uses to screen all animals and I was told I had to apply with this third-party company to get approval for my service dog to be allowed on the property. They emailed me back this morning though apologizing and saying that they misunderstood what I was asking and says I do not need to get a doctors note for the approval! I just have to explain what tasks it will be trained to do :)
I am so happy I’ll finally hear getting my service dog this year 🥹
You are amazing for sharing this, i relate immensely with everything you shared and the part of you and bene breathing together brought me to tears because i feel that so deeply with my cat when she helps me at night. we are so lucky to have animals. thank you so much for this you helped me and so many immensely 😌 we all got this shit even though ugh its hard as hell 🦮🖤🐈⬛
(((Hugs!!!))) I'm so glad me sharing this was helpful for you. I love that your cat is so connected with you and helps you! Animals are incredible beings and it is profound how we can connect to them. This is hard as hell. Way to go for getting through each day, each hour, each moment. I'm glad we aren't alone and know others go through it so we can encourage each other. I'm rooting for you! Sending lots of hugs and love your way.