Dealing with PTSD Flashbacks: How to Cope

This is very typical. I experience that as well, though flashbacks for me are fairly common. The anxiety absolutely flares up when these occur. Unfortunately, if benzodiazepines aren’t on the menu for you, you may need to look into coping mechanisms, maybe even unorthodox ones. You could Google coping mechanisms or techniques for anxiety and PTSD and see if anything comes up, as well as how to minimize PTSD flashbacks. There are also plenty of books for PTSD healing at your local Barnes and Nobles. I know they have interactive workbooks there as well if they are adequately stocked. This one’s a toughie though, so keep that chin up, and remember that anxiety is a dirty little liar sometimes.