Trauma Clinic Assessment

[Nighthawk]

I know I need to move forward but some off the steps that need to be taken to do that are so difficult and a challenge to my PTSD and thinking styles all on their own. I feel as though I am climbing a huge mountain , the air is so thin the ability to breath is so hard. With that being said I decided to apply to a special clinic in my area. They specialize only in panic, anxiety, PTSD disorders and OCD. I had what I thought was an assessment call . Many questions a timeline WARNING WARNING beware danger zone. Crying, trying to breathe and sharing infomation I just plain don't like to share.

So here I thought I did it I survived not un harmed but survived the call. Unbeknown to me that was not the assessment. I got another call today not as many questions although the same feelings as above only to find out have to go in for an extensive analysis assessment next week. I sure do hope there is some air at the top of this mountain because I am suffocatting.

Wish me luck

 

[anni]

LUCK wished, NH. I hope the over-the-phone thing was part of some de-sensitzing thing on the part of the center to perhaps have you sort of aware of what to expect when you go in there? If it's SO specialized, they surely know what they're about, with this sort of approach so even though it's awfully hard to trust all this I'd have to guess you're in good hands.

I also know it's easy to KNOW this stuff. like when you read it in a book, but getting your head to believe it is another. All the best, for this. You probably surprised yourself even being able to make the appointment, so maybe will again by doing better than you think with the appointment, you know?

 

[AdamAnt]

Good Luck Nighthawk.

 

[Jawn]

Good luck NH.

 

[Nighthawk]

Thank you.
This is about the scariest thing I have done on my own accord.
NH

 

[Deleted member 5760]

Then you should be really proud of yourself for doing it NH.

 

[seedling]

Nighthawlk, so glad you are getting this help. Don't worry about the assessment, they have much information already over the phone, they can start there and fill in what they need. You've already made the start.

I'm so proud of you for doing this. Help from people that are specialized can be a wonderful thing, you know they get it and see where you're at.

Good luck:)

 

[Nighthawk]

I really can not comprehend some of the words you are using actually they feel like razors to my skin. Maybe they can help with that too. The list just grows longer good thing I have lots of space to jot it down.

NH
Oh Jawn your chip really does say it all to just about everything.

 

[Jawn]

Yes he does NH. Just wish I could be like Clint Eastwood in Every Which Way But Loose and tell him "right turn Clyde"! That would be very helpful sometimes! ;)

 

[Deleted member 6617]

NH...good luck, you are brave and I am proud of you!

 

[Ga5bby]

Good Luck Nighthawlk! I'm here if you want to "talk" about it...

 

[Nighthawk]

Had to fill out what seemed like a book of questions to take with me. I am sure I messeed them up by circling the wrong lines. Left blanks dont think i was supposed to do that.Not looking forward to this. What are peoples thoughts EMDR or CBT what worked better for you?

I would hate to go through all of this just to be told I need to go somewere else.

NH