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Could this be a really mild form of PTSD, or something else?
March 2nd, 2012 by Trauma_Guide | 6 Comments | Filed in Head TraumaQuestion by Bella C <3 v3.0: Could this be a really mild form of PTSD, or something else?
I have a very very severe phobia of witnessing knee dislocations (I know, sounds random) and I always just thought of it as a fear. But I was reading up on Phobias, and the website I was on said that if a phobia is routed in a past event, it is likely PTSD.
When I was 13 years old, I was involved in an accident, and my left knee dislocated. It was extremely painful, the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced, but most of all I was horrified by how it looked. I could see where each part of my knee had moved, and for whatever reason it really grossed me out. I have a picture of it in my head, Its like its ingrained in my memory.
This injury happened about a half dozen times in 2 years, and I haven’t had a problem since. But Now I have a very very severe fear of it, but its not so much for me. I’m afraid that if will happen to someone else and I will see it. But saying “I’m afraid” doesnt really explain it. It has changed my life. I can’t watch any sports because I’m so afraid I’ll see it. I don’t even like to see people in shorts, because all I can think about is their knees dislocating. I think about it ALL the time, it consumes me. I see someones knee and I just immediately see in my head my knee when it was out, and I start to panic.
Do you think this could be a mild form of PTSD? i know that what happened to me wasn’t really a “trauma,” but the diagnoses seems to fit. Thanks in advance.
Samantha: Yeah, I’m a pretty sensitive person, and I think that even know what happened to me wasn’t that bad in comparison to what other people suffer, it was a real traumatic thing for myself…
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Answer by Samantha
Yes. It is most likely a form of ptsd. the experience to you was traumatic and life changing, therefore, in my ppinion it is a form of ptsd, rather than a phobia. a phobia is usually classified as a fear of something that causes no real danger to you.
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Doctors stumped- HELP NEEDED (All opinions welcome- especially MD’s. This is a serious question.)?
February 10th, 2012 by Trauma_Guide | 6 Comments | Filed in Head TraumaQuestion by Dave: Doctors stumped- HELP NEEDED (All opinions welcome- especially MD’s. This is a serious question.)?
I am helping someone who recently has had some strange symptoms.
Background: Very healthy athletic person w/no previous medical history. No new or unusual diets, exposure to any chemicals or anything like that- I asked.
Left Arm feels dead- has full strength but feels funny.
Left neck hurts slightly
Left leg- hard to run
Left Toe and Finger slightly swollen- had pins and needles in foot once briefly
Head drops or dropped a little once (hard to hold it up when sitting)
** With clearance post blood test, went back to playing sports- that day, her left eye rolled back in her head while on the field.
These somewhat mild but highly concerning symptoms have existed for about 2 weeks. The blood test came back CLEAR; Strength Test= CLEAR; Doc would not allow to leave hospital (stayed overnight) until a full MRI was done (head, neck, spine= CLEAR- no lesions on spinal cord). This seems to rule out obvious signs of MS, Stroke/Clot, Lyme Disease, etc. which seem like the most obvious causes. The docs really don’t seem to have any idea at this point. The only thing they said is… “It could be “POST VIRAL SINGLE NERVE MIGRAINE” or “moderate trauma”- Keep an eye on it for two weeks- if symptoms persist or get worse, see a neurologist ASAP.”
What type of specialist is appropriate at this point- neurologist, Cardiologist, etc.?
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Answer by Brealyn
Spinal stenosis
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Is this true of trauma and Post traumatic stress disorder?
January 5th, 2012 by Trauma_Guide | 3 Comments | Filed in Head TraumaQuestion by ♈ Saggy MCs just wanna have fun ♉ ♓: Is this true of trauma and Post traumatic stress disorder?
“It’s also pretty common for trauma survivors to hold it together until they are “safe” and then start experiencing PTSD/consequences of trauma.”
Is this true that they keep a “clear head” while they are going through things, maybe even while going through foster care situations and such, until one day when they are older and everything finally seems safe?
Is it difficult to find a therapist who deals with trauma?
What or how does one learn to recover from it, how can you be sure you are on the right path? What are some things to know, things that have been useful in recovery?
oh i just found an excellent link if anyone was interested.. maybe this covers some of it
http://helpguide.org/mental/post_traumatic_stress_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
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Answer by horizon
I think most therapists are trained to deal with trauma to a degree as everyone has bad events in their lives to some extent. some therapists are better than others; it is a question of finding one who is right for you. Try looking in the phone book or online or consult your community mental health center for a referral.
Medication can help, as can talking it over. You know you’re on the right path when symptoms become less debilitating and occur less often and finally stop. You can become desensitized to the original event and it loses its power over you. Best of luck.
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Q&A: Could this be a really mild form of PTSD, or something else?
October 4th, 2011 by Trauma_Guide | 6 Comments | Filed in Head TraumaQuestion by Bella C <3 v3.0: Could this be a really mild form of PTSD, or something else?
I have a very very severe phobia of witnessing knee dislocations (I know, sounds random) and I always just thought of it as a fear. But I was reading up on Phobias, and the website I was on said that if a phobia is routed in a past event, it is likely PTSD.
When I was 13 years old, I was involved in an accident, and my left knee dislocated. It was extremely painful, the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced, but most of all I was horrified by how it looked. I could see where each part of my knee had moved, and for whatever reason it really grossed me out. I have a picture of it in my head, Its like its ingrained in my memory.
This injury happened about a half dozen times in 2 years, and I haven’t had a problem since. But Now I have a very very severe fear of it, but its not so much for me. I’m afraid that if will happen to someone else and I will see it. But saying “I’m afraid” doesnt really explain it. It has changed my life. I can’t watch any sports because I’m so afraid I’ll see it. I don’t even like to see people in shorts, because all I can think about is their knees dislocating. I think about it ALL the time, it consumes me. I see someones knee and I just immediately see in my head my knee when it was out, and I start to panic.
Do you think this could be a mild form of PTSD? i know that what happened to me wasn’t really a “trauma,” but the diagnoses seems to fit. Thanks in advance.
Samantha: Yeah, I’m a pretty sensitive person, and I think that even know what happened to me wasn’t that bad in comparison to what other people suffer, it was a real traumatic thing for myself…
Best answer:
Answer by Samantha
Yes. It is most likely a form of ptsd. the experience to you was traumatic and life changing, therefore, in my ppinion it is a form of ptsd, rather than a phobia. a phobia is usually classified as a fear of something that causes no real danger to you.
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