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suffering from PTSD after a few real scary medical emergencies. The incidences have passed but the trauma remains. I have a difficult time now differentiating what is anxiety or real emergency anymore and panic from even the slightest hint of possible reoccurrence. I want to be able to tell my body and brain that the ER days are over and Im okay now but i shake and panic at any slight signs now. My anxiety was perfect before and now it feels out of control I live in fear of it happening again. Any advice?

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. Do you have a good relationship with your doctor? Are they offering you any reassurance? Do you have a therapist? There is a lot of support available here.

[Hidden in reply to gajh]

I do have support there but looking for people that may also have ptsd. Maybe they have some support or advice for how they've coped that could help me.

[gajh in reply to Hidden]

There are two other sites here you might want to check out too Heal My PTSD and PTSD Support. There are also a lot of people here who have PTSD also. You have come to the right place to get support.

[Hidden in reply to gajh]

Thank you!

[RS1974]

I'm so sorry you're struggling right now and I understand what you mean I fear death and don't what is what and what is anxiety and it's scary,

[Hidden in reply to RS1974]

Sorry to hear you struggle as well. It is hard to figure out what is anxiety a lot of the time but over time it does become easier!

[RS1974 in reply to Hidden]

It does become easier it has gotten a little better 😌

[designguy]

You might try finding a therapist that specializes in treating ptsd/trauma that uses emdr as part of the therapy to process and heal the trauma and memories of it and desensitize you to future memories so you can get on with your life.

[Oceanwaves120]

I feel this way when things happen. I understand what you’re feeling. Ground yourself in what is in the here and now. Focus on what is good. Go outside and pay attention to the sun and trees, grass. Be in the moment the here and now.

You are living in the “what ifs.” I get it, you’ve had these experiences. Maybe get a journal. Write it all down. Then try to let go. The past is past, the future is not something we can control but we can live in the now and be present for what is happening right now.

Hugs to you!