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kittycat

694d

I have a list of mental illnesses. and my ptsd is one of them that hasn't really been triggered lately. accept thus past Sunday. I was going on a wall with my s/o when I heard a skid and then a crash I take off running take my slides off and run faster to the scene of an accident white van crashed against a concrete pole. red car front end obliterated, grey suv two women mother and daughter I'm utter shock but alive. red car owner comes to me screaming I know he's mad at the situation and not me I'm on the phone with 911 operator tells me they got 2 other calls in about the same accident and to let her know when emergency vehicles arrive 3 cops, a ems, a fire truck all arrive to the scene. I'm standing still but my ankles are shaking on their own and so are my hands and my gut is tight. my s/o finally shows up and I collapse into their arms just howling screaming crying. I was in shock. this was the 2nd time about 6 years later 2nd accident I've been close to the 1st one didn't affect me this bad and now i can't stop thinking about it my anxiety random fluctuates and I can't go near the spot it happened even tho I live right around the corner from it.

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    • Frances92

      694d

      definitely been there too. I have found using the DBT skill of "fact-checking" helps. I go through a list of things I know is true in the situation. From the sounds of it, you did everything right in that situation and responded well! Sometimes it takes us longer to come down and thats okay 💜. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel the things as they come. 💜

    • Frances92

      694d

      definitely been there too. I have found using the DBT skill of "fact-checking" helps. I go through a list of things I know is true in the situation. From the sounds of it, you did everything right in that situation and responded well! Sometimes it takes us longer to come down and thats okay 💜. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel the things as they come. 💜

    • Frances92

      694d

      The adrenaline crash/let-down is always hard. Definitely been there! We are good in crisis moments, but it's the aftermath that hits the hardest. I have learned to take time to care for yourself and be in-tune to your body's needs. It's hard, but I know you're gonna be okay in time ❤️

      • kittycat

        694d

        @Frances92 I forgot to mention I'm also a cna certified nursing assistant. I've always had this desire to help those in need. That's what made me act so quickly but I haven't had a situation at work arise like that. I tried self care after the fact I had to wait a day to fully come down but I tried and all I could do was think about if it had been worse

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