i saw this horrible hit and run tonight and and now that im trying to go to sleep..?

Question

i keep having that image in my head. is there any ideas on how to fix this. im trying to think of the most awesome dream i had the other night. but my mind seems to revert back to that image of the lady flying.

oh p.s i been watching tv and being on the internet for the last 2.5 hours but i cant seem to get it out of my head

oohh pp.ss its four thirty in the morning here. my babe is sleeping and the cat is sleeping on the ab lounge so talking about it and excersise is out of the question

Answer 1

I am sorry you had to witness something that awful! It has traumatized you, that is why you are having flashbacks. They call it post traumatic stress syndrome. I am not saying that you have it full blown, more likely just temporarily. Everyone can have it to some degree after a traumatic event.


Post-traumatic stress disorder is defined in terms of the trauma itself and the person's response to the trauma. Trauma occurs when a person has experienced, witnessed, or been confronted with a terrible event that is an actual occurrence. Alternatively, the person may have been threatened with a terrible event, perhaps injury (physical or psychological) or death to themselves or others. Then, the person's response to the event or to the threat involves intense fear, helplessness, and/or horror.

It is important to note, however, that having strong reactions to trauma is normal. What's more, there is a range (spectrum) of expected reactions depending on a person's prior exposure to trauma and even on hereditary (genetic) factors. Most importantly, you should understand that there are efficient and effective treatments for PTSD.

In general, post-traumatic stress disorder can be seen as an overwhelming of the body's normal psychological defenses against stress. Thus, after the trauma, there is abnormal function (dysfunction) of the normal defense systems, which results in certain symptoms. The symptoms are produced in three different ways:

Re-experiencing the trauma
Persistent avoidance
Increased arousal
First, symptoms can be produced by re-experiencing the trauma, whereby the individual can have distressing recollections of the trauma. For example, the person may relive the experience as terrible dreams or nightmares or as daytime flashbacks of the event. Furthermore, external cues in the environment may remind the patient of the event. As a result, the psychological distress of the exposure to trauma is reactivated (brought back) by internal thoughts, memories, and even fantasies. Persons also can experience physical reactions to stress, such as sweating and rapid heart rate. (These reactions are similar to the "fight or flight" responses to emergencies described by Dr. Walter Cannon.) The patient's posttraumatic symptoms can be identical to those symptoms experienced when the actual trauma was occurring.

The second way that symptoms are produced is by persistent avoidance. The avoidance refers to the person's efforts to avoid trauma-related thoughts or feelings and activities or situations that may trigger memories of the trauma. This so-called psychogenic (emotionally caused) amnesia (loss of memory) for the event can lead to a variety of reactions. For example, the patient may develop a diminished interest in activities that used to give pleasure, detachment from other people, restricted range of feelings, and a sad affect that leads to the view that the future will be shortened.

The third way that symptoms are produced is by an increased state of arousal of the affected person. These arousal symptoms include sleep disturbances, irritability, outbursts of anger, difficulty concentrating, increased vigilance, and an exaggerated startle response when shocked.
Anyone can normally have any combination of the above-described symptoms during the first month after a significant trauma. If, however, the duration of these symptoms is more than one month and causes significant distress, or the symptoms impair the person's ability to function, then the diagnosis of PTSD can be made. In addition, if the duration of symptoms is more than three months, a diagnosis of chronic (long duration) PTSD is made.

Answer 2

Seeing something like that is horrible and will stay with you for a very long time. Do your best to get it out of your head by doing things you like to do. After a few days the image will start to fade.

Now, as a side note, police officers, firefighters and ems techs see this type of stuff all of the time, day after day. Think of what they carry around with them on a daily basis. So, not knowing you or your attitude towards these people, keep that in mind the next time you are cursing a cop or getting irritated at a firefighter or ems vehicle because they are making you late to an appointment because you have to pull over for them.

Answer 3

I feel that can make your cough a bit worse, alcohol dehydrates you. In phrases of the consequences on your child regardless that, one glass will obviously no longer do some thing unhealthy. I would not suggest wine for any individual with the flu regardless that however I wager for those who drink it simply ensure you're good hydrated. You would additionally take a look at a few sizzling natural tea with honey, or a hot tub to support you get to sleep. Hope you believe higher.

Answer 4

many years ago me and a friend were sitting on a bus stop and this kid was walking accross the street and a man ran the red light and hit him w/the car in the head it was horrible me and my friend were silent for a long time afterwards and we never knew what happened if the kid lived or not I really don't think he did it was before the internet this was back around 1981 and it bothered me for a long time.

Answer 5

Maybe your mind is telling you that it needs time to think about it. If you're up anyway maybe you need to process the trauma rather than distract yourself from it. If it has affected you this much the best way to get sleep may be to deal with it and face the way it is making you feel.

Answer 6

Is there someone you can talk to? This is a normal reaction to what you experienced. If you don't talk about it to someone it won't go away & could get worse.
If there's no one to talk to, try exercise. Some good heart-pumping cardio should wear you out.

Answer 7

Use music...soft music set low enough to go to sleep to but loud enough to hear while you are awake...it forces the mind to concentrate on it rather than other things.

Answer 8

Try and watch some t.v. or listen to your favorite music to take your mind off of it..Good Luck