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NoseBoop
NoseBoop

...have this trigger symptom?


Twitches. More than that, though. It feels like my nerves turn into electricity. I feel my pulses. Ringing in my ears. And the twitches. Ugh. Jolts, even. Entire limbs involuntarily jerking. No matter how much I try to talk my body into believing that it is safe and secure, I can't get it to stop for several days.


I'm new, by the way. I will properly introduce myself soon enough. 


Love. 

nancy6464
nancy6464
I am not much help at the moment as I am in mid stream myself right now, but I wanted to say welcome, hugs and I hope someone else post here with you soon with more to contribute to help you. Hugs
arfie
arfie
Hi NoseBoop. Welcome to the forum. I'm not too sure there is any such thing as a "proper" introduction here. It's okay to just jump right in and make yourself at home.

Yup, I get this. It feels like I have swallowed an electrical wire and it is sparking throughout my body. Dragus maximus! Theories abound and proof is unavailable, but my personal favorite theory is that it is from adrenaline shots triggered by my hyper-vigilance. Psychotheraputing my way out of them is as effective as trying to talk myself out of a meth high. The adrenaline is a physical substance which must be purged and the purging takes time. *Just* my own favored theory.

Prevention is where the psychotherapy tools work best for me. If I can recognize and remedy the PTSD trigger sequence before the hyper-vigilance kicks in, the adrenaline shots don't start their mischief.

Gentle support while you figure your own, NoseB. Welcome aboard.
NoseBoop
NoseBoop
1. Thank you, Nancy xoxoxoxo
2. Wow, arfie lol. You managed to both validate my experience and make me laugh, all in about 30 seconds time. so thank you!!! Loved your input. very helpful. And your theory is awesome!
looney1
looney1
Hi and welcome. Please ignore the spam above. Yes I've had it too. I make sure my vitamin and minerals are optimum because ptsd drains everything. I don't think the body is supposed to be revving so high so it burns through everything it needs too fast. Just my opinion. And yes arfie is one of a kind. I love her humour too.
donnawanda
donnawanda
I love your username. Welcome!
will.i.am
will.i.am
that happens to me when I'm trying to control my reaction. its like the harder I try to stay calm the more my body reacts with twitchs and movements.
NoseBoop
NoseBoop
you guys are all awesome. I'm so glad i joined this group!
and spam ignored LOL
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