I can't cope anymore

[BLS]

I thought I was having heart issues recently. I went to the doctors, had some tests done, etc. Come to find out my heart is fine (which is great and I acknowledge that) but my doctor sat me down to explain that it actually sounds like I'm having anxiety attacks. She proceeded to explain that she believes I have PTSD.
I was hit by a car almost a year ago (I was on my bicycle). This accident left me hospitalized and I had to have surgeries.
I've become obsessed in my mind with my accident but my doctor is the first person I have opened up to about my thoughts.
I just feel like I've already had to over come so much and now this. Something else to overcome? Something else going wrong? When will this stop? When will I ever get a break? I just feel so overwhelmed and so furious about this accident just taking over my life. I guess I'm just blowing off some steam. I'm sad and frustrated.

 

[Still Standing]

Hi BLS

Yeah, recovering from a car accident or any sudden trauma can be difficult. It sounds like you would benefit in seeking out a psychologist or mental health therapist. They will be able to help you walk through this recovery season. If you have PTSD, it is important that you have the support and learn the tools to best deal with it. Check out the information here. It is very helpful. Sorry you are struggling. PTSD or not, recovery from a bad car accident is tough enough. I am sorry you have had to go through so much.

 

[traumaWisdom]

Hey BLS...so sorry to hear about your accident, it sounds like it was horrible and our minds can get into a bit of a loop when we are remembering traumatic incidents. I also remember years ago seeing the doctor for ECGs for heart palpitations and them finding nothing (mine was interpersonal trauma). It sounds like it would be worthwhile asking for a mental health assessment so that you can find out what might be happening for you. Take care and hope you get the help you're looking for.

 

[Mee]

Welcome

I’m so sad to read what happened to you. It sounds absolutely horrific and I am not surprised you are reacting to it .

The good news is that the desperate feeling can relent .

 

[MyWillow]

Welcome.

Your reaction is not all that unusual. I can really relate. In a short period of time I had 3 serious and unrelated accidents...resulting in whiplash (car accident) torn and now frozen shoulder (farm accident) plus 10 stitches in my hand (fell on a metal fence post). I will never forget sitting in my GP’s office telling her I’m not sure how I could deal with the hand injury on top of everything else. She was so compassionate and packed me off to a local psychologist. 18 months later and I’m still rehabbing from the latter 2 injuries. And it got worse because my T started digging into my childhood. I forgot 6 months of therapy. Boy did she open up a can of worms. And as much as I’m struggling now I’m grateful for this run of bad luck for finally kicking my @rse into therapy where it needed to be. I hold down an extremely good job and without my T I probably would have tossed it in. I’ve had to make room for myself to heal. I’ve probably got a hell of a long road in front of me. But it’s better than the alternative. Find an expert who can help and go easy on yourself.

 

[BLS]

Thank you to everyone who replied and for all of your kind words. Hearing similar stories and just seeing people say, "I'm so sorry this happened to you" has affected me greatly and makes me feel less alone. I am using this site as a means of getting coping tips and learning to control my anxiety before it grows into my getting light headed and having heart palpitations etc.I'm also going to take the advice I received here and from my doctor to seek counseling/therapy. This is really the first I've honestly opened up about how I feel and it's very evident to me I could benefit from talking to someone.
Thank you again everyone for your very touching responses. I've felt so isolated for so long and it's been wonderful to reach out and get something positive back.