PTSD and anxiety after flood

[celticlady]

In December my house flooded, we moved to a hotel for a month, caught COVID/bad dose of flu, had daily stress trying to find alternative accom, endless frustration with estate agents and insurance. Now in an apartment, transfering items from the house and been told it will be 6 months till return. I've been light headed off balance and short of breath ever since. Saw the doc who said I had ear wax close to ear drum hence imbalance. Otex drops used, still unsteady sob no better and really light headed. Just wondering if it's PTSD, has anyone had this? Need some reassurance that I'm not alone in this. I'm 66 and otherwise in decent health, prone to light headed Ness as not on hrt and have hypothyroid,taking levothyroxine. Any virtual hugs appreciated.!

[Artistfriend]

After everything youre going through its only reasonable to be anxious. Not that things wont work out, i just mean alot of us stress out over what ifs but youre going through something that would be stressful to anyone and are managing it. Try and be proud of yourself and be understanding of yourself, it would be stressful to anyone. The lightheadedness is probably stress and anxiety/ptsd or it might be leftover from the flu or both. Hopefully once the house situation is stable things will improve 🤗

[celticlady in reply to Artistfriend]

Thank you for your kind words.

[Artistfriend in reply to celticlady]

Youre welcome

[celticlady]

Thank you , I'm in Leeds, glad you're sorted.

[Crochetchica]

Sending a hug. Having flu would have left you very low and it takes some time to build yourself up. Good luck x

[celticlady in reply to Crochetchica]

Thank you. There's an overlap of symptoms for sure, also read an interesting article by re-origin re post viral fatigue and they say if virus contracted after/during chronic stress it means longer recovery. The limbic system is affected also cytokines are a problem. All interesting stuff. x

[celticlady]

It was a burst pipe. First time in 30 years! Will change to combi boiler as advised by gas repair guy. Would like a bungalow ideally all pipes downstairs, feel so sorry for folks on a flood plain and no insurance.