Frustrated, Mourning and Triggers

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Registered: 06-10-2003
Frustrated, Mourning and Triggers
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Wed, 09-07-2005 - 10:31am

Hi,

I am having a really tough time right now. Changes in meds (not working) sleepless nights, racing thoughts, nightmares and mourning for New Orleans. I used to live there, have friends and coworkers there and a big part of my life is now gone. I know that I am so lucky to be where I am now (North Carlina) and not part of that tragedy but I can't stop watching the carnage and it is triggering me big time. I feel depressed and guilty and helpless. I sent money to the Red Cross but it feels so inadequate. I HAVE to stop watching the news, but I can't seem to get away from it...

Catherine

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 11:28am

Catherine,


I've only visited NO, but fell in love with the city, but I can definitely relate to your pain having lost a dear friend and many former client's in the WTC.

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Registered: 04-06-2005
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 11:41am

I'm sorry you having a rough time...must be hard when you've been down there and you know people.

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Registered: 05-11-2003
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 12:25pm
I am sorry you're going though this. Marci has good advice for you, stop watching it if you can and call pdoc. You don't have to be numb to it, but don't let it cause too many triggers. ((HUGS))

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Registered: 11-18-2003
Thu, 09-08-2005 - 11:28am

Catherine~


How are you doing today hon? Have you talked to your pdoc yet? I agree with Marci, Donna and LM, if you haven't yet, please do. Meds won't take the pain away, but he/she may be able to help you cope with the loss and depression you are experiencing.


I only know one person in LA, and have only been to NO twice in my life and like Marci, fell in love with the city. It pains me greatly to see any news reports of the devastation so I just don't watch news right now. My tdoc received something from the Red Cross asking her to go down and help counsel people. She couldn't bring herself to go because she, a licensed professional, could not handle it. It is unlike anything most of us have ever had to deal with and I pray to the powers that be that we don't have to do it ever again.


I can only imagine how you are feeling right now and I hope that you are at least doing somewhat better. Let us know how you are doing and if you've called your pdoc. Hang in there ok?


Hugs,
Traci