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Undiagnosed I Need Help?

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Hi. My name is kylie and I'm 16. I'm not really sure where to go but a year ago I experienced a traumatic event. I haven't been diagnosed because I don't know who to go to, and I also don't even know if my traumatic event is traumatic enough to cause what I'm dealing with. A little under a year ago, my brother overdosed in the room next to me and almost died. Recently, I've been having panic attacks and shake when I'm near him or in the house. The other day when he opened his bedroom door I gasped and started to cry. I don't know what's wrong with me. I've been having the same recurring dream in which he shoots me. I know he would never do that, and I don't see how that relates to the overdose, but it gets to a point where the dream is seeping into my real life and I'm nervous almost every moment I'm at home. Can someone please give me advice as to if I should seek help, or if I'm in the wrong place. Thank you.
 
Hi and welcome @Mynameiskylie
Regardless of whether or not you have PTSD it sounds as if you need help with your memories of that dreadful event. I would suggest your first port of call would be to see your GP and ask for referral to your local Child and adolescent mental health service. (Known as CAMHS here). Alternatively you could speak to a school counsellor if there is one. I don't think you should do nothing. You do not have to cope with this on your own.
 
Hi Kylie, welcome to the forum!

What is happening sounds really distressing.

take a look at this thread on "grounding techniques"

it's a really useful skill to practice, to get you back into the present when something like a nighmare or a panic attack strikes.

https://www.myptsd.com/threads/grounding-techniques-group-effort-article.57440/
sorry for short reply - it's past my bed time and I'm overstaying my welcome in a friend's house...
 
Welcome, Kylie.

I completey agree with @Lucycat here. Regardless of whether or not you get the PTSD diagnosis, it sounds like you could use some help and support in dealing with your symptoms. It is definitely a good thing you are taking what you are feeling seriously.
I hope there's someone you trust that you can talk to about this. Perhaps a friend or a family member? They could even come with you if you decide to go to a doctor or another (mental) health professional. No need to do this alone.

I hope you will find some of the answers and support you need here. Take care. :hug:
 
That is completely normal for a traumatic event like that. And there are many young members here, such as me, so don't think that it's something extremely uncommon just because it's often shown in a different light.

Welcome to the forums! If you can trust the system where you live, definitely seek help, otherwise, try to find ways to help yourself, through online advice or online theraphy.

Good luck!
 
Sounds to me like it couldn't hurt to get some help. You have been through an enormous ordeal and need the help to get through it.

Welcome to the forum!!!
 
@Mynameiskylie Welcome! :)

It is terrifying when a person feels like they are going to lose someone they love suddenly. Your reaction is not abnormal, but the fact it is continuing is concerning. Have you talked to your parents about it? If that is not an option, a school counselor can be a good resource to direct you someplace for help. Meanwhile, check out some of the threads/posts here that address some of the symptoms you are experiencing.
 
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