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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Severe Anxiety...
Have you been diagnosed with PTSD? Are you experiencing enormous amounts of added stresses that exacerbate your condition and make you feel anxious all the time?
PTSD is a medical disorder that sadly has profound effects on the individuals life. I recently found out, by one of my provider's that panic attacks can even occur when we are sleeping. I never knew this but it explained why I get up in the middle of the night feeling like my breathing has stopped and I need air. I sleep with a fan in my face year round for aging reasons so I'm getting plenty of air. I also participated in a sleep study to ensure that I did not have Sleep Apnea but I don't.
Waking up like this is very scary and at times I'm afraid of falling asleep. I'm glad that I mentioned it to one of my psychiatrists because not knowing what was happening was inducing even more discomfort and anxiety.
When we are the victims of traumatic experiences and/ or are re-traumatized life can become so uncomfortable but please keep in mind that; If, we were strong enough to survive the traumatic experience/s we are all the more powerful in our continued efforts to heal!
Our faith will be tested as well as our self worth but don't waiver my friends because we are survivors and this too will be an opportunity for us to show just how passionate we are about deserving meaningful lives.
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Roxie ~
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take care and try to rest Hugs
Thanks Piglit,
I am trying..
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I am trying to be more active.. plus weight gain
I was assaulted and robbed, sexually assaulted , stabbed, and knocked unconcious at work on 1/26/12. unfortunately I was sexually assaulted as a child which I saw a therapist 30 years ago. This recent attack happened at work as I work as an investigator. I am having extreme headaches, nausea, dizzines, memory loss, confusion, agitation,mood changes and all they want to do is throw more mrauma.. I do not tolerate meds well. I also had busted jaw, torn ACL, torn minescus, I have seen a nuerologilist with no significant change in scans. I see a councelor specializing in trauma. Any advice would be well appreciated.
Dear Krissa,
You are simply amazing for sharing your story. I am deeply saddened that anyone would hurt you this way. I am glad that you are seeing someone whom specializes in trauma. Are you healing normally from your physical bruises? I hope and pray everything is healing accordingly.
As for healing mentally, this can take some time but you have taken a very important step towards this healing as well.
The fact that you can share what a selflish monster did to you is a sign that you are not going to let the traumatic event dictate the rest of your life. I am very proud of you!!!
Make sure that you are being kind to yourself okay?? Please continue in therapy and if you do not respond well to medications try very low dosages if you and your treater feel like you need them. I would also join a survivors group because the support one receives is winderful.
I apologize for the delay in responding. Life can be hectic...
Big Hug and Keep your head up!
Rox
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Thank you for your positive and kind reply. I am a pretty determined person but have my moments of weeknesses. The severe headaches from concussion keeps me in a dark room several days a week so company is good. I count my blessings but again desperately want my life back. I wish our society was not so full of devient and dysfunctional and sometimes just evil people. It causes a lot of pain with a ripple effect for victims such a children , grandchildren who need their grandma back to normal and loving husband who carries an extra weight. Life can change in a second. Thanks again for the connection. Not sure how this blog works yet but would welcome any positive contact with similar situations.
Please do not give up. We will rise above the present discomfort.
Big Hug,
There are times when we all feel hopeless, tired and ready to throw in the towel and then we come to our senses and realize that we are so very strong if we have survived all that we have been through. This inner strength is something that we should all be proud of and rely on when we are not our best.
Keep you heads up...Please
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Rox
I had some pretty severe trauma as a child, and went through years of feeling off balance, low self-esteem etc. It has been a lifelong journey of healing. When I was in college, I started studying healing therapies and I think it was mostly to heal myself! Now, years later, I feel pretty strong and sleep well. One of the reasons I sleep well is because every night before bed I go through a short mental routine where I take charge of my sleep like the captain of my dreamship. I invite my 'crew' - whover I think would help me most during the night, set my intention for how I want to feel in the morning and what problem I want to solve - or just surrender the problem or worry to my higher self / crew to fix it - and then I can sleep and wake with a clear mind with new ideas as to how to address my fears. I've been doing this for years and am sure it has saved me bundles of money on doctor bills. There is still work to do, but it's a great way to get to the next place, the next bit of self-discovery, and the next step in healing, gracefully. Recenly I had some anxiety attacks as well, due mostly (as I found out) to issues around my mother dying. Luckly, finding this out from a psychologist friend and going off caffeine seemed to stop it in its tracks. I felt lucky the solution was so easy! After years of programming my sleep, I kind of expect easy solutions. I think that is a nice side-effect.
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2 ReactionsHi,
Thank you for sharing. Your method of dealing with things seems to work for you. We have to be creative in the way in which we nuture ourselves especially when trauma is involved.. I am so sorry about your mom and I will have you in my prayers..
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