Does anyone have mental health problems?

[Durlston]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

 

[Diallo]

Sounds horrible what you’re going through. Sorry to hear this. Sending out positive thoughts. Hope this helps:

 

[Durlston]

Sounds horrible what you’re going through. Sorry to hear this. Sending out positive thoughts. Hope this helps:

Thank you so much for this mate. It's helping.

 

[Weststander]

Hi @Durlston, this is the 24 hour helpline covering all mental health emergencies. Good luck.

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

I have also suffered terribly with panic attacks in the past. They are terrifying.

Nighttime is often the worse time, but rest assured that they will pass.

I am no medical expert, but you have had a very scary experience and your mind is trying to make sense of it all.

I am sure you will get some sleep tonight and this will make you feel al ot better.

PM me if you need me, because I know how scary panic attacks are, but they will pass. Here if you need me.

 

[The Clamp]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

I’ll send you a PM when I have settled in at work but in the meantime use this. Don’t hesitate, call them.

• Speak to the Sussex Mental Healthlineteam on 0800 0309 500. A trained and experienced team is on hand ready to listen and offer urgent mental health support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

Where to get urgent help for mental health

You may need urgent help for mental health for many different reasons. Some people call it a crisis, an emergency or a breakdown. It's important to know that support is available, whatever you're going through.

www.nhs.uk

Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS

Find NHS urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. Call for 24-hour support from a local service to help you with a mental health emergency.

www.nhs.uk

 

[kemptown kid]

Wishing you and your family well in what sounds like a grim situation. I assume you've tried Samaritans. I hope someone on NSC able to guide you to suitable organisations.

 

[Hugo Rune]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

I’m no expert but I had psychological shock when I rolled a car near Lindfield about 28 years ago. It went eventually but I really feel for you. Luckily, I’ve never had it again.

Some coping tips here:

What Is Psychological Shock? And 5 Tips for Coping

Tips for coping when you experience psychological shock as a result of minor or major trauma.

www.psychologytoday.com

 

[hart's shirt]

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

NSC is still a very good place to post. We're all here for each other.

And be assured that those of us that aren't in Sussex and might be thousands of miles away still have you in our thoughts as well.

Go easy on yourself here mate. You've had a tough last few days and are probably still processing everything.

Time will heal. In the meantime, keep sharing as much as you need and talk with the professionals.

 

[AlbionBro]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

Meditation apps are well worth using, get yourself in a habit of doing them with head phones on. You'd be surprised. All the best.

 

[Durlston]

I’m no expert but I had psychological shock when I rolled a car near Lindfield about 28 years ago. It went eventually but I really feel for you. Luckily, I’ve never had it again.

Some coping tips here:

What Is Psychological Shock? And 5 Tips for Coping

Tips for coping when you experience psychological shock as a result of minor or major trauma.

www.psychologytoday.com

I cannot thank you enough mate. These terrible feelings will pass.

God bless.

 

[Durlston]

Hi @Durlston, this is the 24 hour helpline covering all mental health emergencies. Good luck.

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Thank you so much @Weststander.

I've just cried in my mother's arms and feel so much better. You're a lifesaver mate because I might need this in the night. ❤

 

[Weststander]

Thank you so much @Weststander.

I've just cried in my mother's arms and feel so much better. You're a lifesaver mate because I might need this in the night. ❤

Health, mental health comes before anything. All the best with this.

 

[Durlston]

I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness. I would normally PM everyone who has wished me well but I am so tired I think I'm going to make myself sick.

If anyone takes the piss out of me, I would pray for them never to get caught up in a car crash, terrorist attack or what's happening in Turkey. I don't know why I am so frightened. My head is completely f**k*d. Still in shock I guess.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness. I would normally PM everyone who has wished me well but I am so tired I think I'm going to make myself sick.

If anyone takes the piss out of me, I would pray for them never to get caught up in a car crash, terrorist attack or what's happening in Turkey. I don't know why I am so frightened. My head is completely f**k*d. Still in shock I guess.

Always come on here for a bit of support. The NSC hive mind also has a hive heart. Sleep well

 

[AmexRuislip]

I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness. I would normally PM everyone who has wished me well but I am so tired I think I'm going to make myself sick.

If anyone takes the piss out of me, I would pray for them never to get caught up in a car crash, terrorist attack or what's happening in Turkey. I don't know why I am so frightened. My head is completely f**k*d. Still in shock I guess.

Anyone with an ounce of sense will realise the issues you are going through, are real and not anything else.
The first thing is that you are doing is realising and talking about your predicament.
It's a great start

 

[jcdenton08]

Deleted as realised could be taken in poor taste, having not read the previous posts. Sorry for any offence caused.

 

[portlock seagull]

It's taken me half an hour to find this thread so hopefully I can get somewhere.

I phoned up my doctor yesterday, who said that he'd call as he had heard about me being involved in a serious car crash on Monday night. Now, I know that doctors are incredibly busy and really do their best but I've heard nothing and I fear I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I'm constantly shaking especially when I hear any kind of loud noises when I go out or on the TV (which I have now turned off). I've hardly slept in three nights and I'm starting to hallucinate. My breathing is very shallow and I'm getting panic attacks. PLEASE I NEED HELP. I have never felt like this before. I am at my mum and dad's house and they are doing their best for me but they can see I'm struggling so bad. I don't want to go to sleep tonight for fear of more nightmares.

I know this may not be the best place to post such an anguished post but I feel like posters on here are near me in Sussex, which is such a tremendous help and comfort.

Bozza - please could you PM me a helpline phone number for traumatised people with PTSD? Thanks. I hope there's a way out of this hell I'm in. I do not want to panic you. Rest assured, I am not going to take my own life. Everything is so scary though.

Want you to read and re read as many times as you need.

You are not going to die, panic isn’t fatal. Brilliant that it is at impersonating what feels like your last breaths. No, I’m afraid you’re going to have to get through the Palace game just like the rest of us. I can absolutely guarantee that.

Here’s what’s happening. Thoughts create feelings. Very real feelings. Negative thoughts create negative feelings. Your minds response is to fight or flight, releasing bursts of adrenaline pumping through your veins right now as a consequence. Sometimes so convincing you believe something is desperately wrong with you in an immediate organic sense. When we were designed, sabre tooth tigers roamed and all but most stupid amongst us RAN! (The stupid got eaten, and their genes ceased being passed on but I digress). Point is you’re experiencing what your body is designed to do. It’s actually a sign you’re in fine working order. A. Normal. Bodily. Reaction. To something frightening.

But here’s the deal. You can control your thoughts, and therefore your feelings. You’re in charge basically, even if it doesn’t seem anywhere near like you are right now. It just takes practice.

Think of these thoughts as an object such as a ballon, which you’re gripping hold of. Probably very tightly right now. Maybe even give it a name? Wilf (of Zaha fame) perhaps?! After all, they’re both arseholes intent on spoiling your day. Say hello to, acknowledge. Have a bit of a chat. All the time taking deep slow and steady breaths. In and Out. Once you feel your heart beats returning to normal a bit, it’s now time to let the ballon go. Thank for popping by, but it’s now outstayed welcome and everything passes. Including panic attacks. Even they need a break, they’re exhausting after all. Let go of, watching it drift slowly away. Breathing slow and steady all the time.

It’s really important you understand what you’re feeling is perfectly normal. You don’t have PTSD ( I’m not a fan of labels. We’re in an age of labels and besides it’s a label for longer term conditions). Instead you’re still in shock. Understandably so. You’ve had a bad ordeal! It’s a lot to process. But you will, and you can. It will PASS! Not especially helpful hearing that at the moment I know, but what I’m trying to say is you’re nothing special Anxiety exhausts itself and you’ll sleep well. You’ve no real say in that! Normal. Bodily. Reaction.

Do you have any immediate friends and/or family to hand? Talking to someone will certainly help. You’ll probably burst into tears doing so but that’s another of the body’s coping mechanisms so bring it on! If you don’t have anyone close to hand, I’ll PM my number. But you will get through this. Remember, thoughts create feelings. And you can control / master your thoughts and therefore your feelings. I spent years practising this technique re: Kim Basinger back in the day, but that’s another story for another night

Sleep easy Durlston, and go easy on yourself.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

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