tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post900498580174370234..comments2023-10-20T03:14:35.796-05:00Comments on Knit and Run: Trigger . . .A :-)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-61016107953326453942015-10-20T09:05:40.412-05:002015-10-20T09:05:40.412-05:00Izzy - thanks so much. I'm sorry you suffer f...Izzy - thanks so much. I'm sorry you suffer from panic attacks. i have a friend who used to get them - maybe you could talk to a therapist, too. I guess PTSD is similar in some ways, it yanks you right back to the incident/situation that caused it. I felt like I was back stuck in the wrecked car. It's unnerving as well as, eventually, exhausting. I have not had another episode :::knocking wood::: and yes, I will definitely be paying way better attention to my surroundings. A :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-4687815487506320442015-10-19T17:24:35.937-05:002015-10-19T17:24:35.937-05:00I do not have PTSD, but have a lot of anxiety and ...I do not have PTSD, but have a lot of anxiety and claustrophobia. The first time I had a panic attack was when we were planning our wedding 9 years ago and it just got to be too much. I thought I was dying. I'd never had one before, I couldn't breathe, I couldn't focus and I couldn't get out of the room fast enough. I pay a lot of attention now to how things are when I'm out and about. I like to cruise and i've had a couple of incidents where I was in a large group of people, basically trapped and burst into tears and started to hyperventilate until Dh realized what was happening and got me out of the crowd. DH & I always go last for the muster drills now so I can be on the outside of the group and close to the door. Most of my friends are aware of my issues, but they still come up frequently. Unfortunately it seems the older I get, the more anxiety I have. I feel for you. I hope you are able to work through this. Definitely pay attention to every situation you are in, where the exists are, how far you are away from them and what is an obstacle in your path. It will help. Knitting has also helped because I have something else to focus on, but there are times when even that doesn't help.Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892689009697006128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-28733174177497215582015-09-27T10:50:19.110-05:002015-09-27T10:50:19.110-05:00Thanks Anon for the reminder that I am doing well ...Thanks Anon for the reminder that I am doing well :-) In the moment sometimes it doesn't feel that way (like on that train). Your support is appreciated.A :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-77335000646461781242015-09-27T10:48:59.416-05:002015-09-27T10:48:59.416-05:00Tammy - it wasn't you, but thank you for that ...Tammy - it wasn't you, but thank you for that take on the "like" button. It never occurred to me :-)A :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-58765248703825406512015-09-27T10:48:26.784-05:002015-09-27T10:48:26.784-05:00Michelle - thank you. It was scary, and unfortuna...Michelle - thank you. It was scary, and unfortunately, my usual coping strategies didn't work this time, but I learned something and I think that's important. I think I will be able to do better next time :-)A :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-88850867817201896112015-09-26T10:28:52.597-05:002015-09-26T10:28:52.597-05:00A, you're not alone in this. I have anxiety a...A, you're not alone in this. I have anxiety attacks periodically and claustrophobia. Crowds tend to bring it on. And I tend to stay to myself when out in public or avoid peak times of activity or stand at the back of the room. No, I don't have PTSD, but I understand your concern. Remember that you have come a long way from the accident. You are doing well. You are a strong person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-6381218941297415752015-09-26T07:33:24.227-05:002015-09-26T07:33:24.227-05:00I can't remember if I was one of the three tha...I can't remember if I was one of the three that "liked" your Facebook post or not, but if I did, it was because I love and support you, not that I liked the situation you were in. That's the problem with those silly buttons. Darth Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762858539135504169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-80393399320770071722015-09-25T21:42:58.609-05:002015-09-25T21:42:58.609-05:00I knew about the accident, of course, but not thes...I knew about the accident, of course, but not these long-lasting effects. I'm so sorry, A. Another blogpal had a frightening experience in a convenience store which made her realize that she didn't pay attention to things around her as much as she should. I didn't think she could have done much differently. Sometimes bad things just HAPPEN to us, through no fault of our own. I don't know what the answer is, except to rely on the Lord for protection and healing.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.com