PTSD-ing big time. Hold me.

[Denninmi]

[LumosMaxima]

1. (((Denninmi)))

I'm sorry. I struggle with intrusive memories, too, and I know it's hell. I wish I could do something for you.

An article I read recently about dealing with this suggested changing your sensory input -- sniffing something with a strong fragrance, doing a physical task, etc. I don't know if that would help you or not, but I do get a little relief that way.

[Denninmi]

2. Thanks

Since the lovely little nightmare I had precludes any more sleep, I'm hauling crap from my house through the quiet suburban darkness, down the road between my driveways, and setting it out for a yard sale. And waiting for the cops to come along and ask me why I am carrying a microwave down the street at 4 in the morning.

Better than doing nothing.

[solara]

3. ((((Denninmi)))))

You are safe.

[Denninmi]

4. Well I was.

Until I dropped a 30 lb piece of crap on my foot. I guess I will live.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

5. ughhh, squat toilets can be dangerous, eh

Naw seriously; hang in there dude. This too will pass.

[solara]

7. Yikes!

Ooooooooo ice it.. Ice it good!

[Denninmi]

6. And just to make life complete.

I now have the big lime green aura with black center in my field of vision which is the marker of an oncoming migraine. Plus I feel like I'm going to be puking in about 3 minutes. I had to turn the brightness level on the screen to about 20 % and sit in a really dark corner of the yard to see well enough to post.

[texanwitch]

8. I have PTSD sometimes, not very often anymore.

It is getting less and less.

Just hang on, it gets better.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

9. Hang in there! Slow, deep breaths!

[NuclearDem]

10. Make sure you have ice cubes handy and just take slow deep breaths.

And just remember it's over, it can't hurt you now.

from a vet with PTSD.

[Aristus]

11. Oh, buddy...

[Denninmi]

12. Ah, I'm over it now.

It was just a very unsettling dream. On the plus side, after the migraine, and after my protein shake breakfast decided to quit the premises, I feel much better and am getting rid of a garage full of unnecessary crap. Yeah buddy!

[grasswire]

14. I read somewhere recently that giving yourself a brain freeze ...

...can stop a migraine. You know, drinking something icy to make your head hurt.

[elleng]

15. SORRY it happened, Den,

and glad I missed it. Did have a dream, but remarkably settling.
WITH YOU!

[applegrove]

13. VIBES. And belly breath.

[denbot]

16. Have you tried beta blockers?

I was prescribed propranolol, and it worked wonders.
Peace