This comes from our friend, Kevin. Do any of you suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? ____________________________________ From: [email protected] Reply-to: g+412xnq3c000000q50b3d004nqj74n7vz000000bw1sfh29...@groups.facebook.com To: [email protected] Sent: 1/28/2013 9:51:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: [Transverse Myelitis Folks] There are some of us that suffer from forms of...
_Kevin D. Weilacher posted in Transverse Myelitis Folks_ (http://www.facebook.com/n/?groups/TMFolk/permalink/473204612741039/&mid=7708da4G5e350529G5356 387G96&bcode=1.1359384696.AbnAxWsvcTVZgZeS&[email protected]) (http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=718959149&mid=7708da4G5e350529G5356387G96&bcode=1.1359384696.AbnAxWsvcTVZgZeS&[email protected]) _Kevin D. Weilacher_ (http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=718959149&mid=7708da4G5e350529G5356387G96&bcode=1.1359384696.AbnAxWsvcTVZgZeS&n_m= [email protected]) 9:51am Jan 28 There are some of us that suffer from forms of PTSD.... If you're not sure if there's a chance that you might.....look over this list and if you find that there are quite a few items that affect you....It could be a good indication to go see your doc and talk about this.... What are the signs of PTSD? A wide variety of symptoms may be signs you are experiencing PTSD: Feeling upset by things that remind you of what happened Having nightmares, vivid memories, or flashbacks of the event that make you feel like it’s happening all over again Feeling emotionally cut off from others Feeling numb or losing interest in things you used to care about Becoming depressed Thinking that you are always in danger Feeling anxious, jittery, or irritated Experiencing a sense of panic that something bad is about to happen Having difficulty sleeping Having trouble keeping your mind on one thing Having a hard time relating to and getting along with your spouse, family, or friends It’s not just the symptoms of PTSD but also how you may react to them that can disrupt your life. You may: Frequently avoid places or things that remind you of what happened Consistent drinking or use of drugs to numb your feelings Consider harming yourself or others Start working all the time to occupy your mind Pull away from other people and become isolated ----- Some factors can increase the likelihood of a traumatic event leading to PTSD, such as: The intensity of the trauma Being hurt or losing a loved one Being physically close to the traumatic event Feeling you were not in control Having a lack of support after the event _View Post on Facebook_ (http://www.facebook.com/n/?groups/TMFolk/permalink/473204612741039/&mid=7708da4G5e350529G5356387G96&bcode=1.1359384696.AbnAxWs vcTVZgZeS&[email protected]) · _Edit Email Settings_ (http://www.facebook.com/n/?settings&tab=notifications§ion=group_notification&mid=7708 da4G5e350529G5356387G96&bcode=1.1359384696.AbnAxWsvcTVZgZeS&n_m=heyjude48458 @aol.com) · Reply to this email to add a comment.
