General Side Effects Of Being A Supporter.

[pastisgone]

It has only happened a few times that I wake up sweating or throwing up or other stomach issues. sometimes its a feeling of being nervous. During the last one is was a combination of all anxious, nervous, throwing up, scared; but I didn't know what I was scared of that the entire situation itself almost made me loose it. I don't know how I got the kids to the sitter and myself to work. By the time I clocked in all that was left was the scared nervous feeling. I do not know what's going on. Tried telling my bf when it happened but he brushed it off that day was one of his down days. Sorry I forgot to add this in the introduction forum.

 

[Sweetpea76]

Hi pastisgone.

Have you ever been evaluated for an anxiety disorder yourself? What you describe reminds me of how a panic attack feels. I'm a supporter who has GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) myself, but of course I am not a doctor, and I can't diagnose.

 

[Bilby]

I tend to agree with Sweetpea76, in that it sounds like anxiety.

As a supporter, have you got professional support for yourself? It would be really useful for you to establish a support network, including a professional, so that you have people to talk to that you can trust, and feel comfortable sharing with.

 

[Toria]

I'll agree - sounds very much like a panic attack. I don't get them so often but if I do I find that I wake up with them rather than have them randomly in the middle of the day. I don't have an answer for them - I just wait for them to subside - but I also agree that you should see a doctor about them x

 

[pastisgone]

Thank you. I have considered seeing a doctor.

But, scared to do so. They do not happen often so I try not to dwell on it.

 

[amethist]

As others have said it could be anxiety, and being a supporter of a PTSD sufferer, it very possible.

The stress of being a supporter can take its toll on your health, and if your Dr is anything like mine, they will take it seriously. So if this happens again, please think about going and making them aware of what your situation is. Better they know before it gets too bad, then they can support you as well.

 

[Mistyeyed2013]

The stress of being a supporter can DEFINITELY take a toll on you...as it did for me. I became anxious and felt like I was walking on eggshells a good part of the time. Never knew what to expect from him. I think the other part of it was because I didn't know what my future held with him and we discussed marriage and kids. My anxiety got pretty bad that I began taking medication to calm me down on a nightly basis and sometimes during the day as well. The anxiety has seemed to taper off...and that's probably because my relationship is now over with my sufferer:(

 

[aj1]

I probably lost 10 pounds easy while I was dating my ex. I was eating better and starting to work out, but for the first time ever, weight just fell off me. I am pretty sure it was stress. After we broke up, I have no appetite. I have to force myself to eat. This is nuts, and I realized it. I finally started to get my stuff together, and put back on a few pounds.

The anxiety has seemed to taper off...and that's probably because my relationship is now over with my sufferer:(

I'm right there with you Mistyeyed. I was really starting to get over some things, but after hanging out with a mutual friend of ours(who does not know of her PTSD) I was filled with so much sadness. He just reminded me how great I was, how great she was, and how great we were together. And it's all true, but it's not that easy.

 

[Mistyeyed2013]

Good to hear you were able to get out and work on yourself! That's what I am now doing. Mending and repairing the damage he has done.