It’s hard to comprehend isn’t it.Still feel empty after Frawleys death,he looked so strong and happy on the outside.
The outsider really doesn’t know what lies beneath.
I really hope his family are doing ok.
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It’s hard to comprehend isn’t it.Still feel empty after Frawleys death,he looked so strong and happy on the outside.
I still have symptoms of post traumatic shock. I’m so annoyed because I thought I was over it and I was even a bit proud of myself for recovering after being caught up in an horrific event a few years back.
This morning I was on a train packed to sardines that slowed to a crawl, took 20 minutes to get half a kilometre, then stopped dead in a tunnel in the city circle. No announcement about why it stopped. The thing didn’t move for 15 minutes. My heart rate was at something crazy and I was sweating like crazy. Then all the lights went out. I honestly thought I was dying for a bit there.
Of course I was safe and nothing happened but the adrenaline in my body doesn’t seem to listen to reason. Im so so pi**ed off to find I can’t shake this. Im also so exhausted after a day of feeling freaked out but I still struggle getting to sleep because my mind is racing again. I wish my moods could be stable. Im so freaking tired.
PTSD is a real thing, no doubt. It can resurface at the most random times - even when the overall trajectory is positive. Don't be hard on yourself about it. It's not that you have or haven't done something. You probably can't stop it entirely from happening once in a while. That's the problem with the brain - it actually has a routine of spontaneously firing neurones to maintain synapses and functioning. Unfortunately that can mean triggering memories and emotions we'd rather forget. It sucks, but it's unlikely to keep happening. You put in the hard work to recover, and if you keep doing the things that you know are good for you, you'll be ok. Just keep in mind that these things can resurface occasionally and be prepared for that possibility. You still have every right to feel proud of yourself - so give yourself a break, ok?I still have symptoms of post traumatic shock. I’m so annoyed because I thought I was over it and I was even a bit proud of myself for recovering after being caught up in an horrific event a few years back.
This morning I was on a train packed to sardines that slowed to a crawl, took 20 minutes to get half a kilometre, then stopped dead in a tunnel in the city circle. No announcement about why it stopped. The thing didn’t move for 15 minutes. My heart rate was at something crazy and I was sweating like crazy. Then all the lights went out. I honestly thought I was dying for a bit there.
Of course I was safe and nothing happened but the adrenaline in my body doesn’t seem to listen to reason. Im so so pi**ed off to find I can’t shake this. Im also so exhausted after a day of feeling freaked out but I still struggle getting to sleep because my mind is racing again. I wish my moods could be stable. Im so freaking tired.
you're not alone, it has really affected me too. Stay strong friend, we are all here to support each otherThe death of Danny Frawley really affected me, just empathising with the situation it’s stirred me up alittle.
Just wanted to throw this down while I’m trying to think my way through how I’m feeling.
I hear you, so annoying when your body and mind just take off like that. You know exactly what is happening and that you are really safe, but it just does it's own thing. Things will improve again though, setbacks are very normal. You will get stronger when you pass each oneI still have symptoms of post traumatic shock. I’m so annoyed because I thought I was over it and I was even a bit proud of myself for recovering after being caught up in an horrific event a few years back.
This morning I was on a train packed to sardines that slowed to a crawl, took 20 minutes to get half a kilometre, then stopped dead in a tunnel in the city circle. No announcement about why it stopped. The thing didn’t move for 15 minutes. My heart rate was at something crazy and I was sweating like crazy. Then all the lights went out. I honestly thought I was dying for a bit there.
Of course I was safe and nothing happened but the adrenaline in my body doesn’t seem to listen to reason. Im so so pi**ed off to find I can’t shake this. Im also so exhausted after a day of feeling freaked out but I still struggle getting to sleep because my mind is racing again. I wish my moods could be stable. Im so freaking tired.
Good luck mate. It's a courageous thing you're doing. It's all about getting to know yourself better. We often have poor insight into our own functioning. Getting some more objective eyes on the situation can help a lot.Well I did it. Seeing a psych next week.
Can’t get over the nagging feeling that life isn’t right despite having it all. And it’s really getting to me.
“The road leading up to last Monday’s events began eight months ago when Danny made the decision to take himself off his prescribed medication. At this point Danny felt invincible, like the true competitor and proud man that he was; he felt that he had beaten the disease.
“In fact, he felt bullet proof, which contributed to his decision to remove himself from his support network including his psychiatric care and not continuing to work with his team of mental health professionals.
Frawley’s wife reveals ‘deterioration’
On the day footy legend Danny Frawley’s funeral details were confirmed, his wife, Anita, has released a statement offering new insight in the months leading up to his death.www.news.com.au
Puts his death into some context. It's very common for mental illness to return when treatment is discontinued, I can personally attest to that more than once. There's no shame in accepting you need some help to be happy and healthy. No different to someone requiring heart medication for the rest of their life to be well.
What you are describing are 2 separate issues:I still have symptoms of post traumatic shock. I’m so annoyed because I thought I was over it and I was even a bit proud of myself for recovering after being caught up in an horrific event a few years back.
This morning I was on a train packed to sardines that slowed to a crawl, took 20 minutes to get half a kilometre, then stopped dead in a tunnel in the city circle. No announcement about why it stopped. The thing didn’t move for 15 minutes. My heart rate was at something crazy and I was sweating like crazy. Then all the lights went out. I honestly thought I was dying for a bit there.
Of course I was safe and nothing happened but the adrenaline in my body doesn’t seem to listen to reason. Im so so pi**ed off to find I can’t shake this. Im also so exhausted after a day of feeling freaked out but I still struggle getting to sleep because my mind is racing again. I wish my moods could be stable. Im so freaking tired.
Extending further to this point, I see physical health and mental health as one in the same, the body and mind co-exist as a lifetime partner where you can never be divorced.Good luck mate. It's a courageous thing you're doing. It's all about getting to know yourself better. We often have poor insight into our own functioning. Getting some more objective eyes on the situation can help a lot.
Extending further to this point, I see physical health and mental health as one in the same, the body and mind co-exist as a lifetime partner where you can never be divorced.
If anyone can understand that things can go wrong with the body, and need regular blood checks and blood pressure checks, then no different to having a yarn with the GP and discussing your “stresses” every now and then, to have some level of objectivity to the state of the mind.
Bearing in mind though, you need to seek the right GP who deals with mental health issues, not all GPs are heavily invested in mental health.
Emotional pain and physical pain are all regulated by the brain itself, so if stress worsens (emotional pain), often the brain’s perception of physical pain is altered.Interestingly enough the changes to our nervous system are very similar in both mental illness/disorder and musculoskeletal chronic pain.
May help to explain why history of depression is the biggest risk factor for the development of chronic pain!
I have, a few times. Not because I was worried for my safety but because I was after some advice. It helped maybe a little but I think it's a crucial service for people who are in a desperate wayHas anyone ever called one of these help line numbers and if so what was the experience like? Did it help any? Always figured it was a waste of time.
Wow, that's quite a dramatic tale, Phat Boy. All I can say is try to keep yourself very stable in this time. Don't get drunk, get adequate sleep. Your emotions are likely to swing around a lot while you sort this drama out and your new life. Knowing the desperate state you got into once, it would be naive to assume that couldn't happen again so it's really important that you stay on the straight and narrow for a while. I'd recommend you find a professional counsellor too - anytime somebody gets desperate enough to end their life really demands some therapy. Try not to pin too many hopes on the new girl - once people pathologise you (whether it's through misunderstandings or not) and consider you dangerous or unstable, they rarely re-evaluate that opinion. There is probably nothing you can do to turn her around now, plus she's embroiled in her own huge life drama now too, so her focus is not going to be on you, especially if she's using your unreasonable behaviour to build empathy with her husband (yes people actually do that: "we have a common enemy now"). Good luck with getting through it.
Has anyone ever called one of these help line numbers and if so what was the experience like? Did it help any? Always figured it was a waste of time.
Any time, mate. There are some awesome people on this thread. Stick around and soak up their wisdom.Thanks heaps mate
that is great advice AndoWow, that's quite a dramatic tale, Phat Boy. All I can say is try to keep yourself very stable in this time. Don't get drunk, get adequate sleep. Your emotions are likely to swing around a lot while you sort this drama out and your new life. Knowing the desperate state you got into once, it would be naive to assume that couldn't happen again so it's really important that you stay on the straight and narrow for a while. I'd recommend you find a professional counsellor too - anytime somebody gets desperate enough to end their life really demands some therapy. Try not to pin too many hopes on the new girl - once people pathologise you (whether it's through misunderstandings or not) and consider you dangerous or unstable, they rarely re-evaluate that opinion. There is probably nothing you can do to turn her around now, plus she's embroiled in her own huge life drama now too, so her focus is not going to be on you, especially if she's using your unreasonable behaviour to build empathy with her husband (yes people actually do that: "we have a common enemy now"). Good luck with getting through it.
Mods plz delete it this is too personal.
Awesome to hear from you Nuggett, it's great to hear you have been able to make some positive changes and are in a better place. Thanks for sharing your encouraging story with usIt’s been a while since I been here. Cheers to Ando, Mxtett, The Wookie, John Who, Glacier and many others for your help, guidance, thoughts, sharing ect over the past 2 years.
When I first came on this thread, I was in a bad place, I was in a job that I absolutely hated, had no friends, living in the past with my s**tty upbringing, trying to overcome the grief of the death of my grandparents, in a s**tty relationship, where I was taken for granted. Among other issues.
A lot has changed for me in the past 2 years, while I still have had my downs, mainly unstable employment, s**tty relationships! (Still) they haven’t been as bad as they once seemed. Some of the changes I made, have been a new location, joining CrossFit, playing masters AFL, going bush walking, joining social clubs and putting myself out there to meet new people and make new friends. While I still probably drink too much, it’s a small thing to where I was.
I’m slowly starting to acknowledge my emotions, but still find it difficult to express them.
I’m here tonight to both say thanks for the help and guidance. I’m also here because I’m indecisive. I’m currently looking/thinking of doing a paramedics course, as I look into a new career for myself. It involves a lot of study, and at my age I’m not too sure, I want to commit to 2 years.
Awesome to hear from you Nuggett, it's great to hear you have been able to make some positive changes and are in a better place. Thanks for sharing your encouraging story with us