PTSD and anxiety?!
Question:
PTSD and anxiety?
To anyone who's had problems with either... I was wondering if you could share what it felt like.
I'm feeling weird, and nervous about what it is. My chest seems tight, and I feel dizzy and light-headed and unable to concentrate on anything... and just generally kind of anxious. I think mostly about what's wrong with me... anyway, it's uncomfortable and kind of freaking me out. And it's been happening for months.
Does this sound like anxiety? I'm nervous that I'm just being lazy, or... going crazy, or something. I got sexually assaulted in February, so I'm sorta hoping it's just anxiety from that. But I don't know.
Anyway, if anybody'd be up for sharing, or advice, I'd really appreciate it!
Answers:
I am terribly sorry that happened to you in February. The symptoms you describe definitely sound as though they could be anxiety and it could be as a result of the stress from what took place in Feb. You need to go see a Psychiatrist and S/he would be able to tell you for sure what is going on and give you some meds to help your nerves if this is the case. You will need to talk to a therapist or Psychiatrist and try and talk about what happened and the feelings you are having as much as possible because ultimately that will help you the most. I understand that all of this is all very scary and it may seem and feel as if you are going crazy at first because of the fear behind the feelings and overwhelming anxiety but you are not going crazy. I too suffer PTSD and anxiety and meds and therapy have helped me a great deal. I hope you are feeling better soon and I wish you the best~