Welcome to EmpowHER. Sorry, you are feeling this way. Most definitely, all your symptoms can be due to that difficult moment in your life. Here are some of the symptoms for PTSD.
Symptoms of intrusive memories may include:
Flashbacks, or reliving the traumatic event for minutes or even days at a time
Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event
Symptoms of avoidance and emotional numbing may include:
Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
Feeling emotionally numb
Avoiding activities you once enjoyed
Hopelessness about the future
Memory problems
Trouble concentrating
Difficulty maintaining close relationships
Symptoms of anxiety and increased emotional arousal may include:
Irritability or anger
Overwhelming guilt or shame
Self-destructive behavior, such as drinking too much
Trouble sleeping
Being easily startled or frightened
Hearing or seeing things that aren't there.
It's important if you are feeling this way to see a doctor and explain how you are feeling. Medication and therapy together can help you overcome all these feelings and symptoms.
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Hi lolabannana,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Sorry, you are feeling this way. Most definitely, all your symptoms can be due to that difficult moment in your life. Here are some of the symptoms for PTSD.
Symptoms of intrusive memories may include:
Symptoms of avoidance and emotional numbing may include:
Symptoms of anxiety and increased emotional arousal may include:
It's important if you are feeling this way to see a doctor and explain how you are feeling. Medication and therapy together can help you overcome all these feelings and symptoms.
Best of luck,
Daisy
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