Could i have ptsd? please help.?

Question

almost 5 weeks ago, i lost my best friend in a car accident. she was pregnant and i was supposed to be her bridesmaid in her labor day wedding. we were raised together and i cannot get past what happened. i can't sleep, be alone, hear sudden noises, eat, concentrate (even to watch a movie). the day after her death she came to say goodbye to me, and we are all seeing her. i can't come to terms with her death, and i really need some help. i have previously been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, but it does not feel like that. it is much worse. someone please help me.

Answer 1

I am so sorry about your loss. It may take years to get over an event this tragic. In the meantime it would benefit you greatly to talk to your family doctor about this (he can prescribe medication if you need it) He may also refer you to a psychiatrist. If you are already established with a psychiatrist then I would suggest you make an appointment as soon as you can.

Answer 2

It could be ptsd or a deeper depression than you have experienced before.  I would go to a psychiatrist to get some medication and a counsellor for some therapy.

Answer 3

Please go see a psychiatrist.  You have PTSD, and need medication for it, especially since you were diagnosed with anxiety in the past.

If you need someone to talk to, please e-mail me.

Answer 4

I wouldn't think that the loss of your friend is POST traumatic stress disorder, unless you were there to see the accident.  This would seem to be grief...and it may take a long time before you are done grieving the loss of your friend and her baby.  From the way you describe things, it may be that you have PTSD from some earlier life experiences...either way, you should contact some support groups in your area.  You could call your local behavioral health hospital...look in the phone book( mental health )...and they would be able to provide suitable referrals for the goups and services in your area.  Good Luck.

Answer 5

Unlikely to be PTSD because you did not witness the accident nor were you involved in the accident.  It sounds like you have depression and normal grief.

PTSD occurs when people are faced with overwhelming situations, such as being in a war or being raped.

Grief can take along time.  No one can tell you how long is normal to grieve because everyone grieve differently.  

If you find that you are not able to function, you might want to see a therapist to work through your grief.