Hello Everyone
I have been reading the posts that you all have written and it has been very informative.
Almost two years ago I was hurt while working, my accident really wasn't a traumatic event, I broke my leg, it's what has happened since. My ordeal actually been because my broken leg should have been a fairly simple fix but instead the doctors didn't find the fracture that day in the ER, and after 13 days when the MRI was done there was extensive damage done. I have had to have 2 surgeries, a year of intense physical therapy, depression, an addiction to the pain medication (went to voluntary rehab) and I ended up crippled and have to use a cane to walk.
I was a great officer and loved my job, I put myself through the police accademy. Now I will never be an officer again.
A few months ago I started having terrible nightmares and I absolutely can not sleep at night. My husband is also a police officer and I am terrified for him, too. I have gone from a very confident secure person to a super squeamish little girl, that cries at everything. I can't get into the shower if nobody is at home with me or I can't come home alone and walk into my own home. It's as if I am expecting someone that I have previously arrested to jump out at me or or some stranger attack me. I feel like now that I am "crippled" I can't defend my self or I can't take care of my family the way I could before my accident. I don't go anywhere or do anything, I stay at home unless I have to go the doctor or pick up my daughter. I jump every time our dog barks or I hear some strange noise, and I check the locks on the doors over and over. These things are so very out of character for me, I have always been outgoing and on the go.
My husband has asked me questions about my behavior because he has noticed the changes in me. My children have said that I act different.
I would appreciate any input any of you might have. I do plan to see a therapist. :dontknow:
I have been reading the posts that you all have written and it has been very informative.
Almost two years ago I was hurt while working, my accident really wasn't a traumatic event, I broke my leg, it's what has happened since. My ordeal actually been because my broken leg should have been a fairly simple fix but instead the doctors didn't find the fracture that day in the ER, and after 13 days when the MRI was done there was extensive damage done. I have had to have 2 surgeries, a year of intense physical therapy, depression, an addiction to the pain medication (went to voluntary rehab) and I ended up crippled and have to use a cane to walk.
I was a great officer and loved my job, I put myself through the police accademy. Now I will never be an officer again.
A few months ago I started having terrible nightmares and I absolutely can not sleep at night. My husband is also a police officer and I am terrified for him, too. I have gone from a very confident secure person to a super squeamish little girl, that cries at everything. I can't get into the shower if nobody is at home with me or I can't come home alone and walk into my own home. It's as if I am expecting someone that I have previously arrested to jump out at me or or some stranger attack me. I feel like now that I am "crippled" I can't defend my self or I can't take care of my family the way I could before my accident. I don't go anywhere or do anything, I stay at home unless I have to go the doctor or pick up my daughter. I jump every time our dog barks or I hear some strange noise, and I check the locks on the doors over and over. These things are so very out of character for me, I have always been outgoing and on the go.
My husband has asked me questions about my behavior because he has noticed the changes in me. My children have said that I act different.
I would appreciate any input any of you might have. I do plan to see a therapist. :dontknow: