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Anybody else figure out their semi-shut in v semi function in the world social limits with PTSD?
I ask because I'm mostly solo. I do well in front of classes teaching and even in front of church congregations working as a supply preacher. But in both cases, the class or service is usually an hour long, then a break where I retreat to solitude, regenerate, and go again.
Today because I've been feeling good a former student of mine invited me to watch NFL football, and I accepted. It ended up being 6 hours in a crowded bar non stop. Way too much for me! When I got out a panic attack I'd been suppressing overtook me as soon as I was alone in the car and I puked. It's noteworthy that I didn't consume any alcohol in the bar at all, and I haven't in 3 years since being diagnosed as a diabetic. It was the kind of panic attack I've had in the past not from booze binging, but from what is for me, social binging with PTSD.
I've puked like that before when overdoing with crowds and my PTSD, so I know what follows is that it will be fine if I keep to myself for a day alone to restore. It's by no means the end of the world, but it is a symptom situation to pay attention to. An old Clint Eastwood movie has his character say, "A good man knows his limitations."
What are yours? Anybody else live in between being shut in on the one hand, and being PTSD free on the other, and find that balance? Any tips on how YOU do it? Tips literally appreciated.
I ask because I'm mostly solo. I do well in front of classes teaching and even in front of church congregations working as a supply preacher. But in both cases, the class or service is usually an hour long, then a break where I retreat to solitude, regenerate, and go again.
Today because I've been feeling good a former student of mine invited me to watch NFL football, and I accepted. It ended up being 6 hours in a crowded bar non stop. Way too much for me! When I got out a panic attack I'd been suppressing overtook me as soon as I was alone in the car and I puked. It's noteworthy that I didn't consume any alcohol in the bar at all, and I haven't in 3 years since being diagnosed as a diabetic. It was the kind of panic attack I've had in the past not from booze binging, but from what is for me, social binging with PTSD.
I've puked like that before when overdoing with crowds and my PTSD, so I know what follows is that it will be fine if I keep to myself for a day alone to restore. It's by no means the end of the world, but it is a symptom situation to pay attention to. An old Clint Eastwood movie has his character say, "A good man knows his limitations."
What are yours? Anybody else live in between being shut in on the one hand, and being PTSD free on the other, and find that balance? Any tips on how YOU do it? Tips literally appreciated.
Anyway, I wanted to share that I've really, really enjoyed this thread, although I am sorry for the circumstances that started it Mujicaptsd. Having said that, it helps remind me how vulnerable we all are here in this group.
6 hours in a crowded bar non stop - I would've NEVER lasted that long.
Whatever your own New Year's plans may be, I wish you safety and happiness. Thanks for helping me here.