Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group
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I am a mess right now. My surgery is less than a week away now. I thought they would give me general anesthesia for knee replacement, but they suggest an epidural and meds that keep me calm. I know it's silly but every time I go for an epidural I get scared because of one event that happened so long ago where it caused a grand mall seizure and my heart stopped. I should be use to surgery it's my 7th, but I always get really anxious. I am also tired of constant pain and just thinking about having to go through more pain is overwhelming. But hopefully in the long run it will alleviate some of the pain I suffer from in my knee,which I have had since childhood, but the chronic pain from shattering my lower spine will always be with me. Every week I attend a chronic pain group with a therapist, social worker and psychologist which is separate from the psychologist I see for PTSD.
I learned two weeks ago that one of my dogs is dying and doesn't have long. I should put him down soon. I don't want him to suffer but it breaks my heart. There has been so much death surrounding my life in such a short time that it's really affected me. This is his picture.
I see my TDOC tomorrow, we're going to talk about crime scenes which I am not sure I am ready to discuss. More death. I am also working on translating a bizarre dream with my TDoc that has been with me since childhood where I always wake up in fear and sometimes screaming. I still have no idea what it means. Sorry, my PTSD symptoms are working overtime right now. It's almost 3 AM and I am wide awake. Support is welcome.
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The weeks seem to fly by!Happy Saturday to everyoneI hope that the weekend brings some chill time and barbecuesDoes it take others what seems like forever to add a comment on the boards?I'm okay everywhere else except boards..Everywhere else adds normally but it's annoyingly slow!Have a great Saturday and do something nice for you!!Big hug...xo
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I'm feeling down,, and got alot on my mind right now. I got grief going on, on top my depression and anxiety and now I got to worry about somewhere to live since I can't afford living here since my mom passed. So many bad things have happened since my mom passed. One thing after another it seems. Yesterday our fence fell from a storm that hit, had to call someone to prop it up. Thank...
Soft hugs to you and your lovely dog. It's too hard osmetimes, and yet....
i hope u feel better.
I am so very sorry that your sweet dog is so ill
Maybe question whether this is the right time for bringing up more pain with your therapist.... You already have a lot on your plate..... Another hug and a blessing...xo
I'm so sorry about your dog. He is absolutely beautiful. More hugs for all that you are going through.
For your surgery, can they give you the IV benzo? I have to ask for that now because my anxiety is so bad now for medical procedures. I don't understand why they wouldn't do general for you. Can you request it?
So sorry about your dog. I had a cat for 15 years who had a series of strokes and was in and out of the veterinarian's care until finally we had to put him down. That was in 2004, and I haven't had a pet since then because of the grief. I'm sending you my support, then, for what you now have to do. You're not alone.
Kiva has been an amazing companion. I guess I have been lucky to have him this long. When he was a week old, his mother ate rat poison and fed the puppies. I was assured he was ok, but he’s always had an autoimmune problem and by the time I found out I was already attached and could not give him back to the breeder. He’s suffered from skin lesions and ear infections most of his life, but it’s been under control with monthly shots. I am worried when he’s gone how it will affect my female. They are the same breed 6 months apart. I’ve had this breed since childhood. That childhood dog helped me cope with abuse and my dysfunctional family.