Falling Down (possible Triggers)

[JarHed]

Hey Grizzly,

First, Kudos man for what you did to help. You're right most would just look and keep on going.

This is a tough condition we have. You can do great for a while and then something happens and you're back there again. It happens and if you've been dealing with it for long enough it will occur. It's not much help to say I've been there but I have. You've just got to get from step one to step two, boots moving kind of thing, and it will get better slowly.

I'm doing better now then I was 5 years ago but I still have these things happen. I've got a good 'tool kit' and all and use it well but sometime things happen. Try to stay busy with your current life. Thoughts will always visit. Mostly when you least need them.

There's good help and support here. It always helps.

Jar

 

[dutchiedelta]

Grizz, a person without PTSD would be messed up about this as well. For you, double whammy.
Don't be too hard on yourself.

 

[Grizzly]

The days are getting easier. So it does happen. I'm stil feeling the tightness in my chest. The fire hot feeling across my skull. I'm nervous to go out. But I am going.

It's funny. Last night I sat in my recliner (it where I sleep) and passed out apparently. Never woke from 2100 until 0630 when my dog awakens me. This for me is rare to sleep more than 4 hours. I guess the adrenaline / anxiety / fear cocktail finally took its toll.

 

[Sludge]

The days are getting easier. So it does happen. I'm stil feeling the tightness in my chest. The fire hot feeling across my skull. I'm nervous to go out. But I am going.

It's funny. Last night I sat in my recliner (it where I sleep) and passed out apparently. Never woke from 2100 until 0630 when my dog awakens me. This for me is rare to sleep more than 4 hours. I guess the adrenaline / anxiety / fear cocktail finally took its toll.

As i tell my son, and the scant few friends I have left:

"If you ain't scared, you're likely stupid, in a coma or dead."

Nothing wrong with being afraid. That means you are still human.

Don't obsess over it.

We got your back.

 

[Deleted member 43610]

I guess the adrenaline / anxiety / fear cocktail finally took its toll.

Been there, man. I can say, from what I can tell at least I have close to the same symptoms as you are describing. So your not alone. To write that make me feel good because I know that I'm ok. I feel normal here.
A lot of times I have to stay up 48+ hours until I'm literally physically exhausted before I can sleep because of anxiety. It is like I am passing out rather than falling asleep. But, for me, it turns into pretty deep sleep. But I keep a horrible schedule which make me about as dependable as the VA...

 

[LIllabeth]

BZ Grizzly for taking care of the injured from the car accident and then reaching out for help for you when you needed it! So proud of you!!