Not Sure

[Pauline]

Hey guys I haven't posted for a while but after i had a near drowning accident a month ago on the 4th April I feel sort like I am not very present or connected with the things going on around me I feel like I am a different person and not the same as I used to be I feel like I am far away from everything around me or not really in this world or in my body and I was just wondering if this was normal I actually feel like a part of me is dead (hard to explain) but like I am just not fully in the world this is new trauma I have experienced on top of my other previous trauma and I was just wondering if all these feelings were normal to be having as when i was under the water i did feel like i was going to die for a split second I would really appreciate if someone could give me advice if this is dissociation of some sort I have also been feeling very numb and I feel like I am a different person I cry a lot every day and feel really tired can anyone advise me In the right direction.

thanks

 

[DharmaGirl]

When I had an accident that almost killed me, I felt like I was supposed to be dead. I felt like a leftover and had no idea what I was supposed to do with myself. Although after seeing the tunnel and the light, and the people waiting for me, I was no longer afraid of dying. The feelings of not belonging went away after awhile.

 

[Justmehere]

It seems like you might be having some dissociative symptoms and other symptoms of PTSD flaring up. A therapist could say for sure either way. It's common after a new trauma to have old or new symptoms of PTSD come up.,

Getting in to see a trauma therapist, if you haven't already, would be a healthy step to find some relief. :hug:s