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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 370522" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Oh yes, most definitely! I've used a lot of techniques I've learned over the years to help myself, and mostly, I use the basket technique for myself. I just let a lot of things go. If I have been invited to a social event where all the Moms in our small community are going to be discussing the exploits and achievements of their children (peers to difficult child) , I may or may not go depending upon my mental state. Sometimes, the looks of pity that come my way, are just too much. I realize that folks are doing the best that they can, but still.... I'm getting much better at taking care of myself and only doing what I choose to do. A lot has fallen by the wayside. But, I am in control of that.</p><p></p><p>Seven years ago , difficult child had an awful accident crossing the road to go to track practice, and it was months before I could bring myself to travel on that road. It was classic PTSD. The first time I forced myself to do it, the paint markings where he was hit were still on the road, I broke out into a sweat , and had to pull off of the road to control my breathing and gain control. I was having a classic anxiety attack. I knew that I had to keep trying though, and I did. I still have a reaction when I go by there, and it's been 7 years now. This is PTSD, but it can be controlled. The psychiatrist who first treated difficult child saw this in me, and prescribed some medication for me to smooth out the rough spots. What a nice man!</p><p></p><p>I think that it is most important to recognize your symptoms, which you have! Then, you have some choices to make about exactly what you will do to work with those symptoms, and determine your goals. It really sounds like you are on the right track. Anxiety is a realistic response to the difficult child activities. We can't control those activities, but we can control those responses. Hang in there, Bean!</p><p></p><p>Valerie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 370522, member: 3704"] Oh yes, most definitely! I've used a lot of techniques I've learned over the years to help myself, and mostly, I use the basket technique for myself. I just let a lot of things go. If I have been invited to a social event where all the Moms in our small community are going to be discussing the exploits and achievements of their children (peers to difficult child) , I may or may not go depending upon my mental state. Sometimes, the looks of pity that come my way, are just too much. I realize that folks are doing the best that they can, but still.... I'm getting much better at taking care of myself and only doing what I choose to do. A lot has fallen by the wayside. But, I am in control of that. Seven years ago , difficult child had an awful accident crossing the road to go to track practice, and it was months before I could bring myself to travel on that road. It was classic PTSD. The first time I forced myself to do it, the paint markings where he was hit were still on the road, I broke out into a sweat , and had to pull off of the road to control my breathing and gain control. I was having a classic anxiety attack. I knew that I had to keep trying though, and I did. I still have a reaction when I go by there, and it's been 7 years now. This is PTSD, but it can be controlled. The psychiatrist who first treated difficult child saw this in me, and prescribed some medication for me to smooth out the rough spots. What a nice man! I think that it is most important to recognize your symptoms, which you have! Then, you have some choices to make about exactly what you will do to work with those symptoms, and determine your goals. It really sounds like you are on the right track. Anxiety is a realistic response to the difficult child activities. We can't control those activities, but we can control those responses. Hang in there, Bean! Valerie [/QUOTE]
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