I thought that Post Tramatic Stress Syndrome was over rated, imaginary or just an excuse after a finite period of time...
Until I was in an auto accident March 1986. To this day, I over react to vehicles coming toward me from the right (I give a little nervous jolt / jump).
What has happened to you or someone you knew that could be related to this or similar disorder? Was any therapy applied? Still experiencing some reactions?
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2007-10-18 08:21:00 · 5 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes. October 13, 2004 I walked into my apartment and found a guy in my bedroom. I had walked in on a burglary. We had a tussle and I've never been able to get over it. Every time I come home I expect to walk in on someone. I was having panic attacks every time I walked up the stairs. I never had any therapy for it but I did see a psychiatrist for my depression and anxiety last year. The anti anxiety medication I'm on helps with the panic attacks, in turn, helping with my PTS.
2007-10-18 08:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Pico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes-it is real and horrible. There is therapy, medication and a technique called EMDR which is supposed to be very effective in a short time. Knowing why you react that way is helpful. You may still panic and have bad reactions but it will be somewhat easier by knowing you have a reason for feeling and acting that way. There are great books on PTSD on Amazon or at your library. Good luck!
2007-10-18 08:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by itry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, i PTSD...(post tramatic stress disorder)..i was abused by an ex boyfriend. Now i cant listen to songs that played in the backround during the abuse, cant stand to see his name, or say his name, or hear his name,( i start shaking and heart beats fast) I get nervous when i'm yelled at(or when anyone raises thier voice) I have a counciler, but no specific therapy. I still have reactions, if i'm startled i get immeadiatle violent...some other stuff too...
2007-10-18 08:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by porkchop_sena 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good advice people gave. Take care of this because if you collect other traumas too you will get depression etc.
2007-10-20 07:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Is that all there is? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,but being a nurse. I have cared for, patients that have. No matter what, we thing about it. It is for real
2007-10-19 02:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by John the bearded one 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋