PTSD

[Liz2468]

Hi I hope your all doing well I just wanted to let you know that I’ve not been able to answer some of yous as been in hospital with this covid about four times and the last time I was in I don’t remember as I was really ill and lost about four days the fifth day I managed to get out of my bed and I was really alarmed I was in a ward with covid patient I phoned my partner to come and take me home because I asked the nurse if I had covid but she said no the reason why I’m telling you about it because now I’ve been told I’ve got PTSD due to all off this now getting counselling for it and I’ve told my GP I’m not going back into hospital again that’s how much this has affected me I hope none of yous find yourself in this position it’s horrible and they poor wee nurse the fear in there eyes god they were only 18 yrs or 19th years old please take care and stay safe thanks

[Josiah150767]

HiI have recently been diagnosed with ptsd as last year I had an allergic reaction to hydroxychloriquine when the dose had been increased. On top of that I mistakenly took an extra tablet and called 111 for advice. When I was chatting on the phone I could feel my throat swelling and went into a blind panic. My husband rushed me to the hospital. I’m still waking at night reliving that moment. Few months later I was in a bad car accident. I’ve always attached ptsd to the effects from war. Since reading up on it I can relate my symptoms to it. I am starting intense therapy soon. So I can relate to your experience and I hope that you get better soon🌻

[MusicalFurbaby]

Hi Liz 2468, what a horrible experience. I think your reaction is completely understandable, given the circumstances. After we have a shock like that, we usually feel out of sorts for a while, then slowly start to feel better. PTSD is when you feel worse with time instead of better, to the point where you can’t function anymore.

Good on you for seeing a counsellor, and good on you for deciding not to return to hospital where the fright happened. I actually think that’s wise, given that you were put in a vulnerable situation there. We’re here for you.

I’ve had PTSD before, and I managed to recover completely from the experience. It’s now part of me, part of my past, part of what has shaped me. You can recover from it; you can get better. In the meantime, keep reaching out here, we know what you’re going through.

[Liz2468 in reply to MusicalFurbaby]

Hi thank you for getting back to me I appreciate your kind words and support I’m not coping with it at all I’ve not been right since this happened to tell you the truth I’m really struggling so bad

[MusicalFurbaby in reply to Liz2468]

You’ve had a horrible time, I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles. Do you have people supporting you where you are—doctors, family, others?

[Liz2468 in reply to MusicalFurbaby]

Hi I live in Scotland and I went to the doctor about what happened and told her I signed myself out of the hospital the first time I have done this she told me that she was going to get me a counsellor which I was very pleased because I feel if I can’t move on with my life because off all this it’s not a nice place to be in as I’m struggling with it all thank you for your help and support take care and stay safe thanks 🙏

[MusicalFurbaby in reply to Liz2468]

Hi Liz, that’s wonderful to hear. You have a great doctor there. Make sure you hang on to them! I hope the counsellor is helpful too.

PTSD is not a nice place to be, so hang on to your support people, including us, and hang on to anything and everything that is certain in your life. It may not be much, but those certainties will be your lifeline.

[MrsMarigold]

Hi Liz. I’m very sorry you have had such a terrible experience. It’s awful to be so frightened along with health problems. I’m very glad you are reaching out to people here who can help just by listening to you. You did the right thing to call for counseling.

It’s good to remember that right now you are not in the hospital right now. You are in a safe place. You are at home. You can make a cup of tea and toast and eat it very slowly.

Put on your favorite pajamas. Maybe a quiet show on TV or some music. Whatever it is that you normally do. You are normal.

You are fine. Something scared you and it is gone now. Be very kind to yourself. If you had a best friend go through this, you would be kind and loving. So be kind and loving

To yourself. It’s one memory and that’s it.

You have a lot of memories. Choose another memory that brought you happiness and contentment. You really

Will be okay. Big hugs, Titters

[Liz2468 in reply to MrsMarigold]

Thank you for your support as I’m really struggling with this experience and appreciate all your kind words 🙏

[CecilyParsley]

Hi Liz, goodness that sounds terrifying I truly hope you get the support you need to help you through this. Take care of yourself xx

[Liz2468 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Hi thank you for your support I truly appreciate it and I’m glad I joined this group yous are very helpful I’m grateful for all your kind words 🙏

[CecilyParsley in reply to Liz2468]

You are welcome. This is such a lovely group xx