We regularly receive letters of thanks from our clients confirming that their treatment has provided many benefits to them. Below are just a few testimonials / reviews of our psychiatrist provided by our clients.
Complex Post Traumatic Disorder – A client’s story
At just 35 years old, life had certainly taken its toll on me. Drained both mentally and physically, the future seemed pretty bleak. Practically a recluse, as the world seemed such a dangerous place. Although I did not feel safe at home either, and even in the day, the doors remained locked. Past experiences of both physical and sexual violence contributed to my negative mental state.
I existed in a heightened state of anxiety, where I regularly experienced heart palpitations, headaches, jaw aches, nausea and stomach upsets. Night time was the hardest, as I struggled to sleep. When sleep did come, I had nightmares. I began using alcohol to cope and over time my usage increased. Eventually I was only ‘happy’ whilst drinking. I was falling deeper and deeper into a downward spiral, finding it harder to control. I began to detest who, and what I had become.
My days consisted of contamination fears, whereby I spent a lot of time bleaching everything. Or rinsing dishes countless times in hot water until they ‘felt’ clean. The tasks were exhausting to say the least, and my hands always cracked and sore. Eventually I saw my GP who diagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and prescribed Sertraline. I took as prescribed, but soon fell back to using alcohol. I was pretty much at a loss when I contacted Ahed Therapies.
It was with trepidation that I entered the consultation room that first time. I am such a quiet and introverted person, and certainly not usually comfortable expressing my feelings at all. Alastair soon put me at ease though, as he is a very warm, caring, empathetic individual who quickly gained my trust. I was able to confide in him, the issues that troubled me and he listened in a totally non-judgemental manner. Which was crucial for me. I even felt that Alastair was able to understand my level of distress, far more than I was ever able to articulate to him. He is an intuitive man, capable of working people out very well! I felt that I had been listened too and ‘heard’ which is a very powerful thing in itself. I was reassured that I was not ‘crazy’ but in fact suffering from severe Complex Post Traumatic Disorder.
As my anxiety levels were so high, Alastair commenced Meridian Energy Therapy as early as our second session. I had not heard of this technique previously, but I am open minded and willing to try to alleviate my symptoms. Well, what can I say?! After the initial session I left feeling totally calm, relaxed and ‘lighter’ in some way. My headache vanished, I felt no ‘need’ for alcohol and I slept soundly all night. Simple tasks, like visiting the hairdresser became possible for the first time in years. It was astonishing.
Over the four weeks I saw Alastair, he seemed genuinely thrilled with my progress. The fears and anxieties have disappeared, to instead be replaced with feelings of hope and positivity for the future. I am starting to re- engage with life and it feels good!! I am living not existing. Instead of poisoning my body with alcohol, I nourish it with the vitamins that Alastair recommended, it feels good to take care of myself again.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Alastair from the bottom of my heart for giving me my life back. He does not look down on anyone who is suffering, but instead offers them a helping hand up. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Ms. R