PICS : Post Intensive Care Syndrome: What helped you cope?

Posted by Mtn_Lvr @mtn_lvr, 2 days ago

2018 Liver Transplant
Has anyone else been diagnosed with PICS?
I continue to have nightmares reliving my 5-month hospital stay. Sounds, smells & being touched are still major triggers.
I have had some therapy similar to treating PTSD, and it has helped some with anxiety in public.

I would like to hear about your experiences and what has helped you.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 2 days ago

@mtn_lvr, you are not alone in dealing with intense emotions after being in intensive care. In fact, fellow liver transplant member, @rosemarya shared her experience in this related discussion in the ICU support group:

- Post Intensive Care Syndrome. Let’s Talk https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-intensive-care-syndrome-pics-lets-talk/

You might also find the posts in the Mayo blog helpful:
- Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/pics/

@mtn_lvr, what type of therapy did you do? Was it related to cognitive behavorial therapy?