Triggering

[Footygirl]

I went to see San Andreas today. I found it triggering and upsetting

[MicheleR Founder]

That's happened to all of us at one point or another; getting triggered and upset is a normal part of PTSD life -- I'm sure you know that, but it's always good to be reminded by an outside source!

What's your favorite go-to calm down process? Now would be a good time to implement it (I always opted for deep meditation to cleanse, release, and reset) or -- do something fun. Diverting your brain's attention can be a powerful way to make a quick flip of the reset switch.

[Footygirl]

Thanks MicheleR for your support.

I have to say that I can implement no measures as I have been told of none. I have found our NHS completely useless. I was diagnosed with PTSD which surprised me about 10 years ago. Having thought about it I could see the logic and identify symptoms, if that is the term.

The source of all upset goes back to my childhood and it was buried until I watched the launch of Childline in the 80's. People disclosed their problems and it all came back with a wallop. I was later in hospital and diagnosed with Depression which I am medicated for ever since. I did see a few psychologists but at no time were my symptoms discussed. I was always gobsmacked that at the first interview each time I was told that a time of 6 weeks was all I would get. I talked around the subject but never got to grips with the issues.

I have subsequently thought how I could help myself as best as I could. I Was allocated a Consultant Psychiatrist who I thought understood me and was glad of his 4 monthly appointment. I was fortunately taken by another Consultant and was greatly relieved when I found a similar rapport with him even though, sadly, my symptoms were never examined.

I was interviewed and told at a random time that I was to be discharged. Since our caring NHS decided that a lot of us could be discharged back into the care of our over worked GP's I have had no contact with anyone in that field. That must be about 4 yrs ago. When I mentioned this the GP I was talking to sat back in her chair and told me "we are always here if you want to talk" and this from a doctor who allows less than 5 mins per appointment and will only deal with one issue per appointment. It takes over 14 days to get an appointment.

I don't feel supported at all. I keep paddling and only on a couple of occassions have I felt close to drowning.

I have 4 incurable conditions which limit me somewhat physically and are monitored regularily. It does not help that one half of me is screaming 24/7.

I happened on your forum via the Lupus forum. I thank goodness that I have learned a lot here.

Sorry for the ramble. I guess I felt comfortable to share.

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[crazytater in reply to Footygirl]

I didn't even know this was a movie! I thought you were talking about the San Andreas Faultline in the US. That is how out of touch I am, and how infrequently I watch TV to see any movie trailers or Titles of upcoming movies. It's been years since I saw a movie, in a theater or otherwise. I am sorry it triggered you, and you are finding little relief through your health care system, waiting is the hardest part for me, in any circumstance.

[Footygirl]

Thanksfor your empathy. It is an awful film