is there any such thing as "good noise" when dealing with Post traumatic stress disorder?

Question

I have PTSD and I've found that I have to have the radio and TV on all the time, even when I try to sleep.

Answer 1

If you find that it helps, then it's a good coping mechanism. People with PTSD are generally hypervigilant and having some familiar background noise can help ease anxiety.

Answer 2

Post traumatic stress disorder is just away of saying you have shell shock. I really don't know much about it, but I'd have to say that there really isn't much you can do about it. I didn't read anything here, but this might help you out with the treatment of PTSD.



http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/treatment/fs_treatment.html