PTSD triggered AF

[CooCoo4CocoaPuffs]

drunken idiots near my home decided screaming, fistfights, chaos, threats, mayhem etc (between themselves, not me and mine) was fine to do. It brought back the stabbing I witnessed as a teenager and other violence. Cue me shaking, freaking out etc.Called cops, at least I managed to do that. Was terrified for my children's safety. I’m rocking back and forth either autism or ptsd or anxiety or all three. f*ck I hear yelling again. My cat is hunkered down near me. She hates this shit too, I’m guessing. I am eating junk food trying to soothe myself. feel like crying.

FML!!!

 

[Muttly]

That sounds awful. How are you doing now?

 

[CooCoo4CocoaPuffs]

That sounds awful. How are you doing now?

I’m okay I guess. Not really bad dreams after I went to bed after 1am. I can tell I am more on edge, hypervigilant today but I’m trying to calm myself down.

 

[will875]

It sounds so overwhelming, especially with memories from the past coming up and your kids being there. You did the right thing calling the cops, and it’s good your cat is sticking close by to comfort you. Try to focus on your breathing if you can, and maybe put on some calming music or sounds. I hope things quiet down soon.

 

[Defaultxlove]

What do you typically do to feel better in these situations?

Some things I do: close blinds even one time I rearranged my room so bigger furniture was by the window etc

Hot baths

Hope you feel better

 

[CooCoo4CocoaPuffs]

What do you typically do to feel better in these situations?

Some things I do: close blinds even one time I rearranged my room so bigger furniture was by the window etc

Hot baths

Hope you feel better

i have Apple AirPods Pro with epic noise cancellation but I didn’t use them in this case due to wanting to protect my family. I could, though. I would listen to true crime to calm myself down (slightly sarcasti.)

 

[Friday]

i have Apple AirPods Pro with epic noise cancellation but I didn’t use them in this case due to wanting to protect my family. I could, though. I would listen to true crime to calm myself down (slightly sarcasti.)

Ever try one ear in, one out? By allowing my conscious mind to focus on the immediate & unconscious the background? It provides a lot of peace.

 

[CooCoo4CocoaPuffs]

Ever try one ear in, one out? By allowing my conscious mind to focus on the immediate & unconscious the background? It provides a lot of peace.

Interesting. I think that would annoy me (I’m probably autistic idk.)