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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:

  1. Flashbacks, or reliving the traumatic event for minutes or even days at a time
  2. Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event

Symptoms of avoidance and emotional numbing may include:

  1. Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
  2. Feeling emotionally numb
  3. Avoiding activities you once enjoyed
  4. Hopelessness about the future
  5. Memory problems
  6. Trouble concentrating
  7. Difficulty maintaining close relationships

Symptoms of anxiety and increased emotional arousal may include:

  1. Irritability or anger
  2. Overwhelming guilt or shame
  3. Self-destructive behavior, such as drinking too much
  4. Trouble sleeping
  5. Being easily startled or frightened
  6. 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.

Best of luck,

Daisy

 

November 9, 2012 - 7:38am

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