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PTSD? Anxiety? What is wrong with me?

PurrCrasherPurrCrasher member
in August 2012 Moms

By now most of you know my ongoing saga with the tree falling on our house but for those who don't the long and short of it is during a big gust of wind a tree fell onto my house, essentially directly on the babies nursery, almost immediately after having gotten them up one morning. It came through the roof and caused significant damage. It was a small tree compared to the others near our house.

It's been months now and I am literally shaking because it's windy outside right now. I get nauseated and my heart beats so hard I swear it's going to beat out of my chest. This is just at the thought of a storm happening. During an actual storm I am an absolute wreck. This only happens if I'm at home and my babies are home also.

I've never in my life felt anything like this and I don't know how "normal" it is. Does sound like a panic attack? Is it perhaps something else? I wouldn't even know how to begin to address this problem. Medicine would be difficult because I imagine it would take some time to kick in and I can't really predict when the wind is going to blow hard. Does this sound like something therapy would help or do you suspect that over time it will get better?

I'm at a total loss. I never in a million years would have expected to be feeling like this. I used to love storms and now the most normal gust of wind makes me hold my breath. 

Thanks if you made it to the end. I've been a major AW lately with my drama (what the hell, body!?) and I am so appreciative of all of your support. 

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Re: PTSD? Anxiety? What is wrong with me?

  • melmarie26melmarie26 member
    Dude, you are a mother. It sounds like some visceral reaction to what happened when the tree feel on your house.

    Therapy might help. Time will definitely help. And hell, if the effing contractors would finish the job, that's even help. Closure.

    Talk through your feelings here. We're always here. And our rates are cheap!

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  • Tula214Tula214 member
    If you don't talk about it to a therapist, or something of the sort, you could very well develop PTSD. Please, seek help. I say this from personal experience. Anxiety becomes a habit.

    I had a form of it after a car accident. After a little bit of therapy I can mostly drive without being paranoid.
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  • Mrs. RohdeMrs. Rohde member
    I would talk to someone. I'm so sorry this has turned into such a huge mess. Panic attacks and anxiety problems are no joke. I hope you find someone or something that helps.
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  • Whittyone12Whittyone12 member
    I'm sorry you are going through this. Hugs!!!

    But I would think that you should talk to someone, either a therapist, or a good friend ::hint hint:::, but maybe they could prescribe you something short acting such as Xanax or adivan. That works quickly but wears off fast. Or maybe you could just buy a house close to us that doesn't have trees close by :D
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