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[icer]

Hi everyone,

I've been having a growing anxiety after an unknown mental breakdown these past couple months. At first I didn't know what caused it, I've always been very social and outgoing.

I started experiencing these weird symptoms after my birthday. Feeling very scared, anxious, and depressed all at once. I just realized that I was getting flashbacks from a bad mushroom trip I had last year around my birthday, and now, I firmly believe I have ptsd from it. I know if may not be as intense as going to war or physical abuse, but my symptoms are very real, and very scary. If anyone can relate or even help with coping tips, it'd be greatly appreciated. I want to be rid of this forever :/

[Nathalie99 Partner]

Hi icer,

I'm sorry about what happened to you and that you have those symptoms.

It sounds scary and I can understand that you are looking for help.

With any kind of trauma, it is important to understand how it works as the anxiety, depression and flashbacks seem to be caused by this event.

Have you thought of trying to find a trauma therapist? They are non judgemental, they hear you out and offer help to recover.

We have some coping tips in our Topics "Grounding techniques" and "Coping strategies".

You can also use the search option under the "Posts" where you can search for specific information.

I hope others who have gone through similar things will respond and share what helped them.

There are some really good trauma therapies like EMDR.

[icer in reply to Nathalie99]

I was going to start therapy as soon as I get the OK, but I just figured i'd go on here first. Thank you for the tips though, they are well appriciated