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M4L, I'm so sorry to hear your son is going through such a tough time. And I imagine the rest of your family is suffering, too, as you try to help him regain his equilibrium. FWIW, it sounds like he (and you) has made some good choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in significantly reducing the symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related anxiety disorders, especially when coupled with medication. The meds will take a few weeks to become effective, as I'm sure you know, and a structured course of CBT can last anywhere from 12-16 weeks. Hang in there, keep asking open-ended questions to encourage him to talk about what's going on, and do consider whether it would be helpful for you (and perhaps your husband) to talk to someone supportive yourselves.
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