<human>: Can you provide a brief rundown of the text in within 3 sentences?

Thought about posting on r/PTSD but it's a very inactive subreddit so here I am...

I'm not a vet and haven't suffered from a violent trauma but have all the same been diagnosed with PTSD by a local psychologist who has referred me to a specialty clinic. While I await my first appointment there, could I get some advice from anyone who has experienced this?

I constantly feel on edge, like my world is going to implode all over again. I don't sleep well. The only emotions I feel in any true sense are stress, anxiety, irritability, and fear - I feel numb to everything else. It's interfering with my job, which is commission based. I try very hard to force myself through it, but some days I fail miserably. 

I've been self medicating with weed (after work and never during). I see friends, though most don't know what I'm going through. I've been told to exercise and I'll be trying that shortly. Any other recommendations?

Thanks so much!
<bot>: I've been diagnosed with PTSD. What can I do to ease the pain while I wait for my appointment with a professional?