I have PTSD and chronic major depression. I have no diagnosed medical problems. Last night I was watching television when suddenly I felt what I can only describe as a sudden rush of blood into my brain, followed by a wooshing sound in my ears, and my eyes got incredibly heavy and I could not keep them open. I did not feel sleepy or like I was passing out. I was fully aware of what was happening. This lasted for about 30 seconds the first time. About five minutes later, it happened again. This time it lasted closer to a minute.
I have no idea what this could be related to. Any ideas?
2006-10-10 05:17:33 · 14 answers · asked by aria2323 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I also have ptsd and cronic depression. I have found that some meds may cause a sudden change in blood pressure while others have caused fluctuations in blood sugar levals. I am referring only to the meds used to treat these disorders. Although you should be careful useing any other substance's that are over the counter like pain relievers and antacids and also caffeine and nicotene play a big roll in blood pressure. If you cant seem to track down the source let your doctor know for sure. It could be more serious than you think.
2006-10-10 05:28:40 · answer #1 · answered by jpelcha31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a neurologist. Have you ever been tested for epilepsy. There are many types of seizures that associate with epilepsy. Grand mal seizures being the worst. But sometimes you are aware of it, you just cant stop it. They can be triggered by smells, lights, sounds. Sometimes you may see an aura, hear strange sounds, like your own blood rushing. I have 4 family members with epilepsy, and am in nursing school. You cant just let this go. If not epilepsy, could be something else, unassociated with your mental diagnosis, or something that is contributing to your mental diagnosis, such as your depression.
2006-10-10 05:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by belinda f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are on medications for your depression and PTSD? If your dose has recently changed or you are on something new, it could be that. I am not on any medications, but I sometimes get that feeling. It might happen once a year and I don't worry about it.
2006-10-10 05:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely contact your doctor. It could have been a mild seizure, reaction to medications, rapid rise in blood pressure, blood clot working through your system........lots of things could have been happening. It does not sound like an anxiety attack to me. I am no expert, but I think you need to see one! Just to make sure.
2006-10-10 05:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by critter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had PTSD for a while with depression...PTSD is a strange and horrible thing...from the stress of whatever the traumatic thing was, it can make your body react different ways....
if it continues though, i would call your doctor
2006-10-10 05:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by sherichance79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the others...get checked out... it could be a blood pressure problem or even a seizure.....
good luck!
post again and let us know how it went with the doctor(s)
2006-10-10 06:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by myheartisjames 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, please make an appointment with your doctor, then you can be refferred to a specialist. Dont take something like that lightly, you need medical advice not ours.
2006-10-10 05:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by ♥kailababy♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like high blood pressure or something serious - call or go see your doctor asap.
2006-10-10 05:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by bluecat3636 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take the Brown Acid! :)
Honestly, it was probably an anxiety attack!
2006-10-10 05:19:41 · answer #9 · answered by Fitty4ex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear One, Sounds like it could be a blood pressure issue. Please contact a physician to be sure.
2006-10-10 05:19:53 · answer #10 · answered by Skullchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋