Robbed At Knifepoint

[smash288]

I never thought I would be one to use this kind of website, but right now I am so thankful that they exist:)

A few months ago I was involved in a situation where I was robbed at knifepoint. Thankfully there was no severe physical harm done, however I can't say the same mentally. The week after the attack I was diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder and have come to believe that I may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I feel like i am living in a dream where nothing around me feels real. I thought that the "daze" was suppose to go away by now but it is still here and I just want to be normal again..

Has anyone has ever been in a similar situation and can relate to what i am feeling?

 

[dust]

Hi Smash,

welcome... I was robbed while a knife was held at my throat. I felt dazed for a long time and had flashbacks, depression and weird neurological symptoms for a couple of years after. I still don't really understand how things all fit together, but my PTSD was not triggered fully until 10 years after the knife attack. I have a lifelong history of traumatic stuff, and the knife attack was one of many things that have happened.

Have you been back to your doctor for further help/support?

Meantime, I hope the forum is helpful.

dust

 

[smash288]

What neurological symptoms did you have? Tomorrow I am going to the Dr for the first time about my anxiety and ptsd and i'm really hoping that they can do something for me because it seems that there is nothing i can do to feel better and i'm almost starting to feel hopeless. Thank you so much for responding!

 

[dust]

Hi Smash,

I had a palsy on one side of my face (very brief) and tingling sensations and numbness in my limbs, derealisation, depression, heightened senses, angina... the list goes on... . The symptoms passed eventually, though it has always been difficult for me to remain grounded and to control the feelings of derealisation.

Hope all goes well with the doc.

dust

 

[Perdido]

In the months and early years following the incident in which I watched my friend die, "dazed" is a great word to describe the way I sleep-walked through my daily life.

I'm still haunted by that day, and still have a long way to go before I've cast PTSD into irrelevance in my life.

You're doing the right thing to come here. I didn't have such a resource in my early days (20 years of PTSD running strong), but if I did, I know it would have been helpful.

Suerte to you, and if I can ever be of help, message me.

 

[morgan]

:hello:Hi Smash! Welcome to the forum.

 

[SOB]

""Have you been back to your doctor for further help/support?""I agree with what "dust" has to say. Find a good Therapist. They do help.God bless you.

 

[fin]

Hi smash and welcome
I see you posted this in December and am wondering if and how your treatment is going.

Yes I also was held at knifepoint and like dust many other traumatic incidents before and since.
I am awaiting treatment at the moment.
this is an amazing place to find help-information and support.

I hope that the treatment that you are starting helps...if you can watch anthonys videos on PTSD and associated stuff.
There is a wealth of information also and I often use the search facility.

Welcome again