Post dramatic stress?

Question

awhile ago I was hit by a car and after that, I kept freaking out everytime i was crossing a street or whatever, i would picture my sister being hit by a car and i would literally stop walking and almost cry.. sometimes i picture other sad things and of course they really upset me. its so irritating because im always like "why do i picture these things??" its not alot of times this happens though. like today i though about throwing a slice of pizza at someone.. its like thought diahrea!!! no joke. i think about going up to someone and hurting them and then im like oh my god. thats terrible. i would never ever ever hurt someone and i HATE thinking about things like that.

should i talk to a phsyciatrist?

Answer 1

PTSD: See Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on pages 33 - 34, and examine the http://1-800-therapist.com/ website, and use the locators in sections 33 - 34, and section 1, and phone book, and/or various associations for psychiatrists and psychologists, to find the nearest one using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy).

If unable to afford it, or to locate one nearby, contact the county/local mental health agency: any therapy on offer may prove helpful, particularly if combined with appropriate medication. (The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective.

It is easy to be dismissive of it, because it may seem a little strange, but is well worth trying, for at least a few weeks, to see how it effective it is in your case). First, sit comfortably, and take a deep breath. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second).

Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally if you like) 20 times. Then close your eyes and relax. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel. Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner. Then, repeat the procedure one last time.

Some people may find that this is all they need do: others find that they need 2 sessions in quick succession, but professional treatment is the best option, if you can access it. With practice, you may find that you can employ this technique with your eyes closed, thereby enabling a much wider window of opportunity to use in public, without attracting unwanted attention.

Professional EMDR is always much preferable, and Opester, (who gives it a glowing recommendation) a therapist with more than 20 years experience, and a former contributor, here, stated that it was one of only 2 disorders which can be completely cured.

  When you notice  something negative, such as: "I'm never going to get over this!" or: "Why am I always so pathetic/useless/such a loser?" or even: "I can't do this/will never get over this!", or a disturbing image, recognise that this is part of the mindset which will hold you back from progressing in your recovery.                                                                                                                                                                           Having identified and labelled it, I first visualise a large  "STOP!" sign, then I say to myself as forcefully as you can, even aloud in a big voice, if alone: "I know this tactic: GO AWAY FOR A WHILE !!!" You may want to use either: "ruse", "ploy", "game", or "trick", instead of "tactic". In the case of an image, visualise a large "STOP" sign, or your preferred version.                                                                                                                                           Some people go so far as to keep a wide rubber band in their pocket, then put it around their wrist, when they catch themselves backsliding, stretch and release it, as a method of reprogramming their mind sooner, but I don't regard it as being strictly necessary. Remember to remove it, afterwards, if you use this method.

Answer 2

Crazy thoughts cross every person's brain from time to time. In a sense it's a mind game. Just like changing the channel on your TV set, go about your day as usual thinking and doing something else. Crazy thoughts mean absolutely nothing. However, if you choose to dwell on a specific thought your brain will think it's more important than other thoughts and that thought can plague you. The way to break it, is simply think about something else. Just because a thought crossed your mind doesn't mean at all that you really want to do an act, it is just a thought, that's all. So go in peace with your life, feel free to replace good thoughts for crazy ones.

Answer 3

Darling it's post "traumatic" stress. There is nothing wrong with feeling the way you do after an event like being hit by a car. If you feel like you are unable to control these feelings then you should talk to someone about it. Often it's just that your fears are now brought to the surface and you must now find a way to deal with them.

Answer 4

i have PTSD but mine is from the armed force'es. there is not much i can say apart from see a doctor and they will put you in tuch with some. no matter how silly you might think, it helps to talk about it.

please see some one dont hind it thinking it will go away. talk to your doctor

Answer 5

I think it wouldn't hurt. You're showing some classic symptoms of post traumatic stress. Don't freak out too much though; I think all of us suffer from random thoughts every now and then. I know I sure do!

Answer 6

Well, it seems like you are hurting because of what you are thinking and what happened to you in the past.  Yes,  it is possible that you could be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Since you are asking whether or not you should see a psychiatrist- that means you have been considering it.  Sometimes talking to someone that will be supportive and help you get through the hard times can be a life changing event.  What do you have to lose?  Try it out and see how you feel.