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Help (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 OP
HUGS elleng Jul 2017 #1
Find shelter and get in it. If you have a helmet of any sort, put it on your head. shraby Jul 2017 #2
If you can get in any kind of shelter do it. Otherwise Innermost room of the structure onecaliberal Jul 2017 #3
Sending vibes your way. Get you and yours somewhere safe. And keep applegrove Jul 2017 #4
Interior hallway or interior closet, away from windows Warpy Jul 2017 #5
People are going outside to try and see it Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 #6
TAKE COVER orangecrush Jul 2017 #7
What those other people are doing isn't your business. Your business is you irisblue Jul 2017 #8
not much you can do tonight, but mopinko Jul 2017 #9
My Doctor called me. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 #15
hope you're ok, best wishes! steve2470 Jul 2017 #10
Peace & Protection on YOU 💖 furtheradu Jul 2017 #11
How are you doing? irisblue Jul 2017 #12
Better now. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 #14
Now that I have my head strait... Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 #13
what a great doc! mopinko Jul 2017 #16
Thanks Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 #17
I had no freaking idea you could get a rain tornado in Az irisblue Jul 2017 #18
Thanks! Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2017 #19

onecaliberal

(32,489 posts)
3. If you can get in any kind of shelter do it. Otherwise Innermost room of the structure
Fri Jul 14, 2017, 10:35 PM
Jul 2017

I'm sending calming thoughts and peace your way.

Warpy

(110,913 posts)
5. Interior hallway or interior closet, away from windows
Fri Jul 14, 2017, 10:42 PM
Jul 2017

Even in tornado alley, that's the best way to survive.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
6. People are going outside to try and see it
Fri Jul 14, 2017, 10:46 PM
Jul 2017

Hear them yelling at eachother as if it is fun. Its not fun .
I keep seeing in my head my house gone again. The trees gone . The blood.
Trying to remind myself im in there. But so scared.

irisblue

(32,829 posts)
8. What those other people are doing isn't your business. Your business is you
Fri Jul 14, 2017, 11:04 PM
Jul 2017

Get into a safe spot stay there. Keep letting us know how you are.

mopinko

(69,812 posts)
9. not much you can do tonight, but
Fri Jul 14, 2017, 11:07 PM
Jul 2017

someone who had such a traumatic experience should have a couple xanax in the medicine chest.

if you imbibe, have a drink. it is a good drug for anxiety, for all it's downside.
or light one.

is there anyone around who isnt the kind of idiot that stands on their porch watching mother nature bear down on them? someone you can call, preferably someone who has had a similar experience?

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
15. My Doctor called me.
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 12:39 AM
Jul 2017

Talked to me. Told me to take an extra one of my meds and keep talking.
Some of my friends came over. Some of them want me to come stay with them tonight.

furtheradu

(1,865 posts)
11. Peace & Protection on YOU 💖
Fri Jul 14, 2017, 11:35 PM
Jul 2017

YOU are surrounded by goood & comfort, right now. BELIEVE IT.
Bless YOU, LFR💖

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
14. Better now.
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 12:28 AM
Jul 2017

It was a shock to my system.
But all's well now. Friends that know my past have come to check on me. Some are trying to talk me into staying the night with them.
But the meds are taking affect and I'm calming down.
A surprise call from my doctor has helped too.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
13. Now that I have my head strait...
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 12:19 AM
Jul 2017

Thank you all for commenting.

A tornado warning was issued for Pima and Pinal counties here in SE Arizona.

It has been a few years since I have that scare. My Doctor even called to talk me through it. Have an apartment full of friend here now checking on me.

Was not ready for the sudden reliving of May 22, 2011.

Thanks for being a smart phone away!

mopinko

(69,812 posts)
16. what a great doc!
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 12:50 AM
Jul 2017

wow, so happy you have that.
sounds like you have some great friends, too. lucky you.

glad you are feeling better.

irisblue

(32,829 posts)
18. I had no freaking idea you could get a rain tornado in Az
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 07:57 AM
Jul 2017

I have seen the vids of walls of dust and thought that would be it.
I am glad your Dr called you.
I am also glad you reached out.

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