New Drug Deletes Bad Memories

[tah]

God has done an excellent job with painful memories in my life..

I think I will continue to leave it Him to take away my pain..

mind controll with drugs is scary...

[Afal]

Gosh! I am so shocked by some of your responses!

People who know me well will tell you that it is not often that I am lost for words, but now is one of those occasions.

I find it so hard to imagine that anybody would want to remember very painful memories from their past, the kind that gives you nightmares most nights, the kind that fills you with dread and fear when you are reminded of them, the kind that takes away your self confidence and prevents you from leading a 'normal' life.

Why would anybody want to be reminded of such painful memories?

I understand that by going through these horrible events it gives you more empathy for others in a similar situation, but for somebody who lives with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on a daily basis, I would just love to be given release from these memories that torment my mind.

[ladypeartree]

I hear what you are saying and I am so sorry that you have to suffer in this way but I still cant believe that it is better to repress memories than to deal with them ...unless you have part of you life taken away you are always going to "know" dealing means healing hard though it is to go through it has to be better than living with the fear of your own thoughts and memories

praying for you to find peace sister

[tah]

For me the Lord has taken away the pain and I remember without it..

I am thankful to remember and to learn ..

I have learned more from the bad experiences than I have from the nice experiences..

I need to remember what God has done for me...

[None]

Dealing with our memories makes us stronger.

Hiding from them makes us weak. Simply.

It IS hard, but nothing is impossible when God is our helper.

[WayneB]

I understand that by going through these horrible events it gives you more empathy for others in a similar situation, but for somebody who lives with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on a daily basis, I would just love to be given release from these memories that torment my mind.

I understand...honest. I'm just saying that medication that surpresses those memories doesn't fix anything. You have to face them at some point. Been there, done that. Have you considered seeking counseling?

[Afal]

Have you considered seeking counseling?

Yes I have been to counselling - both Christian and secular - and to every doctor and therapist that I could find. They have all reached the same conclusion that I am severely traumatised and they have all said that they don't have the skills or expertise to deal with the depth of my trauma.

[WayneB]

Have you considered seeking counseling?

Yes I have been to counselling - both Christian and secular - and to every doctor and therapist that I could find. They have all reached the same conclusion that I am severely traumatised and they have all said that they don't have the skills or expertise to deal with the depth of my trauma.

Afal, I am sincerely sorry if I have offended you. I honestly pray that the Lord our God will free you of this struggle. Too often I fall into the trap of not being a empathetic enough. No excuse...even my wife says I can be a bit too callous at times. I hope you find peace in Christ so that you can grow bigger than your burden.

It is possible brother. Seek HIM in prayer and His Word. It works for me.

May the Lord Bless you richly and keep you in His warm embrace!

wayne, your servant

Edited July 4, 2007 by Wayne B.

[Afal]

Dear Wayne,

Thank you for your kind post. No you have not offended me by your post - nor even by calling me brother when I am a lady

The point that I was trying to make was that because I have tried every avenue that I am aware of - both Christian and secular - to get through this trauma, quite simply, I would take medication if it would relieve the symptoms of PTSD.

The irony is that I am taking this drug mentioned in the original article and it CERTAINLY does not delete bad memories!!! No doctor however has ever suggested to me that this drug would delete bad memories so I am not taking it for that reason.

For those of you whom God has already healed, please remember those of us who still need a mighty work of healing from God.

God bless you

[tah]

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For those of you whom God has already healed, please remember those of us who still need a mighty work of healing from God.

God bless you

Father do this now..fall like a blanket upon her and saturate her with Your healing power...