So I don't want to get into too much detail but I witnessed my mom having seizures last Sunday. It is severely messing with me. I can't eat, I can't shower. I can't do anything without feeling weak and lightheaded and feeling like I'm going to pass out. I shake a lot but especially in the mornings. I feel like I can't enjoy anything anymore. I'm on medication but this was too much for me to handle. I don't know how to heal from this, especially physically. I know someone is gonna tell me to rest but I can't when I'm a sole caretaker of not only my stepdad but now my mother.
Advice for recent traumatic event: So I don't... - Heal My PTSD
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Can you see a sympathetic doctor who could help you find someone to support you?
I have found this info which might give you some ideas.
rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health...
Sending my best wishes to you.
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I’m so sorry. That’s a lot on your shoulders.
When things seem overwhelming, breathe. Slowly. Mindfully.
Take good care of yourself too. Reach out to people around you to see if they can help.
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Hi amongthestars104,
This is very scary situation and it is understandable that this has severly impacted you.
I used to regularly witness "life and death situations" of someone close for very many years and it made my PTSD worse.
If you find reading helpful, there is a book called "The body keeps the score" by Bessel van der Kolk. He explains how trauma affects the body, including the nervous system
Perhaps having a few sessions with trauma therapy could help you reduce your symptoms.
You can also look up EMDR, somatic experiencing or TRE as treatment therapies/modalities.
They release the trauma trapped in the body so it might be what you are referring to in "healing the body".