Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 11 Location: North Carolina
New Here--need Advice! Posted: 07-28-04 18:57pm
I'll try to keep this short. I'd be
grateful for any help or idea's that ya'll
may have.
I was in a (minor) accident back in feb.
My husband was driving & lost control
of the car on a snowy road (it was on
interstate i-95). The car skidded and
ran into a concrete railing. We were not
hurt, but did some real damage to the
front bumper.
About 3 months after the accident, I
developed a fear of riding in the car out
on the interstate highway, with my husband
driving. I am ok in town with him
driving, and I am ok with me driving on
the highway.
I feel safe when "i am in control" and
driving.
Could this be 'post traumatic stress
disorder"? I don't know much about that.
I guess I will start investigating it on
the internet.
Any idea's or thoughts???
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 07-29-04 08:18am
Maybe ptsd, but i'd think it's abit more
along the lines of a panic attack, anxiety
attack. Check these out on search
engines.
Also in terms of ways to overcome the
problem check out cbt (cognitive behaviour
therapy) xourses are often available in
the states at hospitals & colleges etc
free or cheap.
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Catnip
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 11 Location: North Carolina
Posted: 07-29-04 08:25am
Thanks for the reply! I wasn't aware of
cbt. Is that therapy with a doctor or
group? I'll go see what info I can find
on it.
My mother has panic attacks where she
feels like she is having a heart attack.
All of her cardiac work-ups are always
negative. She started on some medicine
(zoloft) about 2 years ago and now only
has an occasional one. Works good for
her!
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 07-29-04 08:44am
Cbt - cognitive behaviour therapy - book
by sam obitz, been there, done that, do
this. See posts by qt3 on ehealth or pm
qt3 for a proper explanation.
I believe it can be done one on one but
from what I read it seems to be better if
done in a group & a malke psychiatrist
actually told me that it tends to work
better for women as they are generally
more likely to put it into practise!!
Good luck & see my reply to you in
suggestions for new forums!!
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Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 54
Posted: 07-29-04 22:12pm
Im really sorry to hear about the
accident. I dont know much about post
traumatic stress disorder either, although
being in a car accident with a loved one
is definitely upsetting even if you
weren’t hurt badly, and its only natural
that you don’t feel very comfortable in a
situation where ur not in control again.
I found some info, although what purple
said sounds a bit more accurate, check it
out neway, I hope it helps.
“post-traumatic stress disorder is an
extreme reaction to extreme stress. In
moments of crisis, people respond in ways
that allow them to endure and survive the
trauma. Afterward those responses, such
as emotional numbing, may persist even
though they are no longer necessary.
People whose early childhood experiences
made them feel that events are
unpredictable and uncontrollable have a
greater likelihood than others of
developing the disorder.
People with this disorder relive the
traumatic event again and again through
nightmares and disturbing memories during
the day. They sometimes have flashbacks,
in which they suddenly lose touch with
reality and relive images, sounds, and
other sensations from the trauma. Because
of their extreme anxiety and distress
about the event, they try to avoid
anything that reminds them of it. They
may seem emotionally numb, detached,
irritable, and easily startled. They may
feel guilty about surviving a traumatic
event that killed other people. Other
symptoms include trouble concentrating,
depression, and sleep difficulties.
Symptoms of the disorder usually begin
shortly after the traumatic event,
although some people may not show symptoms
for several years. If left untreated, the
disorder can last for years.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can
severely disrupt one’s life. Besides the
emotional pain of reliving the trauma, the
symptoms of the disorder may cause a
person to think that he or she is “going
crazy.” in addition, people with this
disorder may have unpredictable, angry
outbursts at family members. At other
times, they may seem to have no affection
for their loved ones. Some people try to
mask their symptoms by abusing alcohol or
drugs. Others work very long hours to
prevent any “down” periods when they might
relive the trauma. Such actions may delay
the onset of the disorder until these
individuals retire or become sober.”
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 07-29-04 23:12pm
Thanks babygurl,
i printed out your details re ptsd as it
also applies to my daughter & I felt
it would be useful to her to read.
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