Startled To Tears

[Enaila]

I startle several times a day and today was no exception. A few minutes ago, Air Force fighter jets flew over my house lower than they have EVER flown. The noise and suddenness of the fly by startled all of us in the house (it didn't help doors were open) and I had instant tears. I haven't been so startled where I almost cried before. My heart is still pumping hard and stomach hurting. Does anyone else experience tears or stomach pain after adrenaline flows from exaggerated startling? Can startling cause ulcers?

 

[Cannottakethis]

I am pretty sure I'd cry if fighter jets flew low over my house. That sounds super loud and scary to me. I'd jump out of my skin and burst into tears. I jump at fireworks and thunder too. I don't know anything about the ulcer. You should probably ask a doctor.

 

[hodge]

Yup, raises hand. We have a little local airport and some hobby fliers around here. Some of the small planes are surprisingly loud and I hate when they fly over us.

I get more startled at other things, though, like someone walking into the room I'm in. I've tried everything I could think of to avoid being startled when I'm in my psych's office waiting for him to come in. I still jump every time.

I get nausea when I get overstimulated. Alka Selzer helps the nausea so I can eat a little something eventually. Sometimes it takes two doses four hours apart. But it probably wouldn't be good for an ulcer, as it has aspirin in it, which would just irritate your stomach more, probably, if there is an ulcer. Maybe it would be good to see your doc and get tested.

I hope there are no more fly-bys tonight! :hug:

 

[Enaila]

The military jets do sometimes fly over my house at times as part of their flight practice, but never ever so low and in direction they were going. I so do not want to see any more doctors.

 

[aut555]

Feel bad for you. I am use too airplanes, garbage trucks, neighbor's tv, vacuum cleaner, motorcycle. Somehow l have desensitized the noise around me. It just doesn't bother me. But l use to sleep as a young child with the tv blasting so l must be a bit unusual. I just know that houses located near airports are more reasonably priced. So close all the Windows and doors, or maybe a loud water fountain would be pleasurable in the kitchen or room you spend the most time in. That would help you focus on those noises and focus less on other noises. Distraction technique, good luck.

 

[hodge]

Pepto Bismol, Enaila? That's usually easy on the stomach.

 

[hodge]

Yes! Water fountains are great. I had one for many years, but it finally conked out. You can get one for about $30, and it's so worth it.

 

[Friday]

I've been startled to full blown tantrums a time or three :wtf:

And then, of course, are the next step; startled into a panic attack. Those are stellar. Absolutely stellar. :banghead:

 

[Fenris Lyulf]

Can relate. I startle at little things and go into full panic at other things.

 

[Freedomfighter]

I startle several times a day and today was no exception. A few minutes ago, Air Force fighter jets fle...

Yes, that startling response many of us have. It is such a huge part of PTSD and very distressing. I have no idea how to deal with that.