Question 1

can people really have flashbacks?

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Flashbacks are real!: Flashbacks are triggered by sensory reminders that are associated with a prior traumatic event.

Question 2

are there any meds that help with flashbacks?

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Ask your DR: To prescribe you some meds to relieve anxiety and help you sleep.
Adequate sleep will alleviate your symptoms.
Staying active, exercising, living each day, staying positive and experiencing good memories @ present may replace the negative effects of these flashbacks.
Hope you feel better!

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: flashbacks?

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See below: A vivid memory that is sudden and disturbing from an event  in the past. Could be as a  result of psychological trauma or taking drugs, such as LSD.

Question 4

is it true that one can get acid and mushroom flashbacks?

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Yes: Flashbacks can happen after taking any hallucinogenic drug.

Question 5

i seem to pass my days in flashbacks since layoff. is there a way to break out of this?

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Flashbacks: Psychotherapy & possibly anxiety medications if severe enough to cause distress or interfere with daily functioning.

Question 6

can these be olfactory flashbacks?

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Olfactory triggers: The sense of smell is deeply connected to memory and is ofter a trigger for  traumatic events.  In nature, the sense of smell is a survival mechanism.  It can be an alert for danger or safety.

Question 7

does flashback only means bad memories?

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Yes: Usually used as a medical term to indicate past abuse, trauma, bad situation. A re occuring thought which causes you hurt.
Never heard of a good flashback.

Question 8

how can i stop drug induced flashbacks?

Accepted Answer

Flashbacks: First & foremost, stop the drug. Further therapy is determined by extent of symptoms and persistence.

Question 9

ideas i can use to help with flashbacks?

Accepted Answer

MEDS/Counseling: For post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) : prazosin, ssri's (antidepressants), seroquel, (quetiapine) and/or anti-anxiety meds have been shown to be helpful. Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment can help you regain a sense of control over your life. With successful ptsd treatment and psychotherapy, you can also feel better about yourself and learn ways to cope.  Hope you are better soon!

Question 10

magic mushroom trips flashbacks possible?

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Yes: I've had pts who described having them valium calmed them down.

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