@the3ameffect, welcome. You fit in here. I'm so glad that you posted your story. The flashbacks, recall and traumatic memories have a name. This is referred to as post-intensive care syndrome. I encourage you to read more about it in this expert blog from Mayo Clinic:
- Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) Blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/pics/

@andreab, Director of the Mayo Clinic ICU Recovery Program. breaks down all about PICS in the series of blog posts called "Breaking it Down ..."

PICS-Family can also affect family members too.

Members like @mir123 @karukgirl @lamphey @lynngs44 @ew62 may not have your experiences, but they too have been in ICU and may have support or coping strategies to share.

Thank goodness that a nurse stayed with you after you were able to get their attention. That must have provided comfort after feeling alone and forgotten.

@the3ameffect, was this the first time that you wrote your story? Have you ever spoken to a counsellor about your experiences? Sending understanding.