what could be possibly be causing this very strange thing to happen to me?? someone please help me

[hope4us]

Yes/No.


When you said you freaked out, and then described shaking/puking afterwards? I took it to mean you reacted in a big way, to something you didn’t expect to see. IE you were surprised.

i think it happened about a week ago, and sometimes i randomly start thinking about it by accident and i start to feel terrible again whenever i picture it in my head, but im not doing it intentionally. how do i make myself stop thinking about it?

 

[Tinyflame]

I've had that startle-kind of response to objects- seeing negative or gruesome things out of what turn out to be not so- and it seems to be related to following negative incidents, negative happenings., more frequent or pervasive after them. Likely heightened anxiety, on edge, negative (sub conscious?) mindset.

I also know what you mean by the feeling of the bed shaking, which I've assumed must be my body shaking. It only occurs pretty infrequently, maybe once every couple of months for less than a minute. I've never considered it caused by anxiety, but that could certainly be so, and it's usually associated with exhaustion. Maybe low blood sugar or oxygen levels. I also like @Rex 's possible explanation, as I get both migraines and severe sinus/ facial pain so I could see how it could affect the middle or inner ear. But it's a weird feeling, as it 'feels' like it's the bed, but it's not it's me. After a few times I didn't pay much attention, as whatever it is it's short lived. Like a big shiver/ mini-shaking, without thoughts I'm aware of causing it.

(I have been in minor earthquakes- 3.8 and such- but it causes objects around like ceiling lights etc to move (IMHE) , and they're not something common here).

 

[hope4us]

I've had that startle-kind of response to objects- seeing negative or gruesome things out of what turn out to be not so- and it seems to be related to following negative incidents, negative happenings., more frequent or pervasive after them. Likely heightened anxiety, on edge, negative (sub conscious?) mindset.

I also know what you mean by the feeling of the bed shaking, which I've assumed must be my body shaking. It only occurs pretty infrequently, maybe once every couple of months for less than a minute. I've never considered it caused by anxiety, but that could certainly be so, and it's usually associated with exhaustion. Maybe low blood sugar or oxygen levels. I also like @Rex 's possible explanation, as I get both migraines and severe sinus/ facial pain so I could see how it could affect the middle or inner ear. But it's a weird feeling, as it 'feels' like it's the bed, but it's not it's me. After a few times I didn't pay much attention, as whatever it is it's short lived. Like a big shiver/ mini-shaking, without thoughts I'm aware of causing it.

(I have been in minor earthquakes- 3.8 and such- but it causes objects around like ceiling lights etc to move (IMHE) , and they're not something common here).

i was wondering what incident the bathtub thing could have been related to to cause me to have that reaction to something so stupid., ive thought hard about it cause im wondering what it could possibly relate to... but i cant think of anything at all whatsoever. do u know if there is any thing i could do that might help me figure it out? because my reaction to it kinda freaked me out and confused me. and if i could some how make sense of it all maybe that would help. and in reference to the other shaking topic... i also have very bad allergies and nose bleeds, does that affect the inner ear? cause im wondering if thats why im having the shaking sensation.

 

[Neverthesame]

i also have very bad allergies and nose bleeds, does that affect the inner ear? cause im wondering if thats why im having the shaking sensation.

Do you take an antihistamine for your allergies? If so, does it have any effect on the shaking sensation?

 

[Rex]

The vestibular disorders association has some really good articles on some symptomology of inner ear pathology. It might be of interest to you.

Educational Resources

Even if it is an inner ear or migraine problem, exhaustion and anxiety can exacerbate symptoms. They can all be tied together in a chicken-or-egg scenario. Allergies can also contribute to symptom flare even if it is not the primary underlying problem.

 

[Sideways]

I gotta say - I really think the inner ear thing is a red herring. Occams razor, yeah?

Person new to ptsd has a panic attack while out at the shops, and things start shaking. Has a startle response (hyperarousal symptoms, anyone!?) to seeing something odd/unexpected and it feels like the bed is shaking when sits down.

Why are we trying to turn something that is an incredibly normal part of ptsd into something unusual and unrelated, when everything points to this being a stressor related?

OP - I think perhaps it takes a while to become familiar with the incredibly broad range of ways that ptsd impacts us physiologically as well as emotionally. I also think that you have enough to deal with right now without becoming concerned about every other possible health condition.

By directing your attention to everything else that these issues could possibly be caused by, you're avoiding the problem that you know you have, and is the most likely explanation for all of these things.

 

[Tinyflame]

i was wondering what incident the bathtub thing could have been related to to cause me to have that reaction to something so stupid., ive thought hard about it cause im wondering what it could possibly relate to... but i cant think of anything at all whatsoever.

Likely nothing. Just a jacked-up mind and the eyes playing tricks.

 

[hope4us]

Do you take an antihistamine for your allergies? If so, does it have any effect on the shaking sensation?

no i dont take anything for it cause the meds make me feel crappy

 

[DharmaGirl]

Have you been learning any self soothing activities during therapy? You will probably have many symptoms because you have PTSD, most shared with others, some totally your own. It is easy to start looking at yourself as if under a microscope, and seeing everything as a big symptom to be worried about, rather than a "normal" PTSD thing. Long slow deep breaths help, meditation when you are not in the middle of symptoms will help you be more present when you have symptoms, learning how to bring yourself back to the present when you've been triggered. All these things will help.

You remind me of me when I first got diagnosed. You don't have to be scared all the time is what I learned. You can put together a list of self soothing tools to use when unusual things occur. Write them down in list form and stick them in your purse or pocket, then when you are upset, you don't have to think about the list, it is right there. That's what I did anyway, and although anxiety still plays a big part in my life, it is a lot less out of control for me.