Grateful2b's PTSD query - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

grateful2b · 02-21-2008, 02:15 PM

Hi everyone, this is my first post in this forum...
I would love some feedback from those of you who have PTSD...I was diagnosed about 10 years ago. I have come a long way regarding my PTSD. There have been so many other issues that I have had to deal with over these last few years, and now that the dust has settled somewhat, I am developing more of an awareness about where I am now with my PTSD.
What I am experiencing now, is an inability to endure very much excitement or stress, especially if it comes, one right after the other...This is a far cry from a time when I could not deal with any stress at all.
Normal stress is not so much of an issue if I pace myself. On Tuesday, I had an unexpected stressful event, followed one on wednesday, and by thursday I was up to my next in anxiety.
thanks guys for any input...

***nandm*** · 02-21-2008, 02:47 PM

Sorry, but I won't be much help. I was only diagnosed a little over 3 years ago. But they think it has been going on for some time just hidden underneath the alcohol. It got dramatically worse after about 3 years sober.

I do not handle a lot of external stimulation well. Large crowds, loud noises, loud music, cars backfiring, groups of more than 2 or 3 people, change in environments, etc..... Thank God for Klonopin or I would probably wouldn't leave my home some days.

grateful2b · 02-21-2008, 03:02 PM

Nandm, that was helpful to me...I now know my aversion to large crowds and my hyper-sensitivity to noise is probably due to my PTSD. I have always wondered about that. Thank you for your input!!

02-21-2008, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
grateful2b Leap of Faith Survivor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,556	Grateful2b's PTSD query Hi everyone, this is my first post in this forum... I would love some feedback from those of you who have PTSD...I was diagnosed about 10 years ago. I have come a long way regarding my PTSD. There have been so many other issues that I have had to deal with over these last few years, and now that the dust has settled somewhat, I am developing more of an awareness about where I am now with my PTSD. What I am experiencing now, is an inability to endure very much excitement or stress, especially if it comes, one right after the other...This is a far cry from a time when I could not deal with any stress at all. Normal stress is not so much of an issue if I pace myself. On Tuesday, I had an unexpected stressful event, followed one on wednesday, and by thursday I was up to my next in anxiety. thanks guys for any input... __________________ You need to give up the life you have in order to have the life that is waiting for you.

02-21-2008, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 6,580	Sorry, but I won't be much help. I was only diagnosed a little over 3 years ago. But they think it has been going on for some time just hidden underneath the alcohol. It got dramatically worse after about 3 years sober. I do not handle a lot of external stimulation well. Large crowds, loud noises, loud music, cars backfiring, groups of more than 2 or 3 people, change in environments, etc..... Thank God for Klonopin or I would probably wouldn't leave my home some days. __________________ NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.

02-21-2008, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
grateful2b Leap of Faith Survivor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,556	Nandm, that was helpful to me...I now know my aversion to large crowds and my hyper-sensitivity to noise is probably due to my PTSD. I have always wondered about that. Thank you for your input!! __________________ You need to give up the life you have in order to have the life that is waiting for you.

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