Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Support Group

Counselor believes it is because of the thinking that I had to do associated with a unique business proposal made recently.

Could be. Dunno.

Lack of sufficient sleep prolly has NUFFIN to do with it (wrinkling nose).

Any thoughts?

I get that one when I'm into HARD CORE anxiety (like there's been any of that lately ) and occasionally when I miss a dose of my Effexor.

D.

brassai,

Appreciate the response, which I found affirming. It helps tto understand that there is some explanation for it.

I have had it happen several times. Yesterday, too.; and it is usually following or parallel with stress (from triggers or otherwise). Depends on the situation. I don't always respond that way. I also don't use medications, so I know it is not the consequence of that.

Also discovered that I am experiencing "chills" which I was not paying attention to before.

Thanks again.

Could be that you're simply more aware of your physical reactions than you used to be... like the chills. Actually I came on here today to post a discussion about how PTSD seems to evolve as we start to heal. Mine's changed a lot since I started coming here a couple years ago. Would love to hear your thoughts on that.... I guess I'll start a thread on it now.

Hugs,
Wistala

I get it sometimes during the beginning of a stressful event, any conflict or impending anxiety attack...sort of a blurring, dizzy type feeling....rather lightheaded in nature and generally disoriented... I think the body does what it can to protect itself from harm...even though I've gotten dizzy, blacked out and knocked my melon on the bathroom door....(funny now)...so not sure why it happens really...
Toshigirl

Wistala,

Very insightful observation!

I am unemployed presently, and consequently spending more time with myself. Ironically and consequently I have become much, much aware of and attentive to "me." I just had another breakdown and spent the majority of the day yesterday sobbing off and on and again feeling like my head was beat with a bat, so I am not feeling very confident at the MOMENT, but a few people who I have had interaction with lately have told me that (to them) I "seem better" right lately. (The fact that I'm not working in a proverbial torture chamber has nuffin to do with it, I am sure).

One of my therapists had encouraged that I go on disability temporarily. I fought this. Actually still believe that I could still accomplish the same with a "reasonable" part-time position and working environment. Point is that, depending on where we are at in our recovery processes, there is a lot to be said for being more "present" to one's self in this.

Thanks. I found your reflections both thoughtful and insightful.

Thank you.

Tosh,

I also experience vertigo, too; but have not noticed if it tends to happen at a specific time (before a triggering event, during, or after). Will be more attentive to this as well. It might be very useful to keep a record of all of my symptoms. Similar to how they do in the hospital with other illnesses. Might be helpful.

I appreciate the responses.

Phlox,

I'm finding Wistala and I share some experiences and opinions... so I'll add a "what she said" to my response.

As for short term disability... consider it. I never considered myself as not working all the time and till I drop dead at my keyboard at a ripe, old age. (hey... I've done this for over 30 years now and still learn every day... I'm happy doing another 30!!!!)

However with my physical issues this past year, I'm not only considering it, I'm looking forward to some REAL time off. I've spent the last 11 months looking for work amidst all of the crap (about which I've waxed ad-nauseum in this forum and my journal). I now consider myself on Sabbatical, and am not even looking. I don't plan to look for a new job till at least June or July, maybe even the beginning of 2011. I'm working on some of my own things, one stemming from my chosen vocation, as well as a couple from my avocation (for details on one of those, I'll refer to a soon to be coming post ;-) Maybe you'll look upon it as a "unique business proposal")

D.