ecstatichamster
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I had the opportunity perform this procedure on a 48 yr old female having HORRIBLE meltdowns, amygdala hijacks, PTSD memories about 2 weeks ago. These meltdowns had been going on for months. Specific situations would trigger a flood of memories, including domestic violence that occurred 18 months ago.
I brought her to my house after she was stuck parked at a convenience store having giant meltdown for an hour and the meltdown not stopping so she could drive.
I had filched a few propranolol from my hospice Mom's stockpile and just happened to still have them.
I read portions of this thread to her and told her there was no chance it would not work and that when she woke up, the meltdowns would never happen again.
I got her some salty soup and made her warm and comfy in the bed and she konked out.
In the morning she was emotionally much better. She was always a very strong woman physically and emotionally, full of magical enthusiasm for life.
Two weeks later and no meltdowns, she is moving forward with her life and gaining more confidence the past is just the past. She is taking action and focusing on an open future.
She also now knows that if there is a relapse, we know for sure how to fix the problem, so it is no big deal. I have a a few more 40mg tablets.
Bottom Line: This experiment is worth trying if the situation comes your way.
Very helpful post. Thank you. You done good.