Are there really alternative treatments for PTSD or is it wishful thinking? According to research, there are promising alternative treatments. The key may be to use several of the alternative treatments rather than rely on just one.
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The following alternative treatments report positive results:
- Meditation
- Acupressure
- Playing Tetris
- Homeopathy
- Bach Flowers
- Meditation calms the mind and causes one, over a period of time, to activate other parts of the brain.
- Acupressure points CV 17 is for emotional healing and anxiety. St 6 is at the jaw hinge and relaxes all the stress stored there. Either of these or both of these are pressed three times daily, for 3-4 minutes. Be sure to breathe deeply and visualize peaceful scenes while pressing these points.
- Homeopathy is subtle but also in alignment with how the body works. There are several to use for PTSD. It might be best to have a practitioner’s help in choosing this remedy.
- Playing Tetris is showing promise in diminishing flashbacks and trauma. It is believed it blocks memories and builds new neurons in the brain.
- Bach Flowers are gentle and must be taken at least a month before results are seen. Dr. Edward Bach, creator of the Bach Flower Remedies, refers to Star of Bethlehem as “the comforter and soother of pain and sorrows.”
Questionnaire for Star Of Bethlehem:
- Are you experiencing feelings of sorrow, grief, sadness or loss?
- Have you had a recent loss or one from the past that you are still struggling with?
- Do you have a tendency toward feeling despondent?
- Have you experienced trauma or abuse?
- Are you working to resolve the effects of past trauma or PTSD?
- Are you in a state of shock or numbness?
- Do you feel a sense of agony that comes from what you have experienced?
- Are you in a grief period or in the process of healing or grieving prior losses?
- Do you feel like you carry a thread of sadness that won’t leave?
- Are you experiencing a seasonal type of depression with feelings of sadness, loss and grief?
Star Of Bethlehem has many benefits that support our ability to move through shock, trauma and loss. Here are some of the ways this alternative treatment works:
- Neutralizes shock in any form, current or past, from bad news, accidents, losses, etc.
- Helps clear and release trauma
- Eases feelings of sorrow, grief, sadness and loss
- Supports inner child healing
- Brings a deep sense of comfort
- Helps to bring us back into the body and awaken us after shock or trauma
With as many traumatic events that one may experience, using these alternative treatments may bring relief. Medical modalities may often be used in conjunction with alternative treatments.
