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Posted 11/28/2018 9:11 AM (GMT -5)
Hello,
Has anyone experienced the post trauma after diagnosed with Crohn's and then going through the surgery?
Past few months have been very tough for me from bring diagnosed with Crohn's to multiple Hospital stays and surgery for colon removal and now recovering from that. I have a very strong wife support but she has been through a lot with me as well. So now I am on recovery path but every now and then I get flashbacks of all those bad time and scares me whether it will come back, specially when I am alone. I have been advised to talk to Therapists but I am not good at talking to strange people. Has anyone tried different things to help with Post trauma. If anyone can share their experience please.
Posted 11/28/2018 9:16 AM (GMT -5)
My friend.

Yes - I was shut DOWN after my diagnosis. Years of reclusive behavior. My remedy, humor. Though it is certainly not a laughing matter, positivity breeds positivity. With that, time heals (never feels like it in the moment), but it does. Even though most of us are not therapists here... we are strange people too! But it is support and we are here to help. Are there certain triggers that are causing flashbacks? Time of day? Symptoms?

-Farm
Posted 11/28/2018 10:05 AM (GMT -5)
AG, with any chronic illness, PTSD & depression are common. I had a very long history of gut problems & drs & hospitals always said it was a bug I had picked up. I ended up having an emergency surgery out of the country on vacation. It was found by total accident & I am lucky to be here today. I was in denial after going through that for a good 2 years. I reached my breaking point & my dr sent me to a great psychologist. I wasn't happy but I agreed to it. Between medication & professional help, I was able to get myself under control.

I urge you to consider getting some help. I too thought I couldn't talk to someone, but they are trained & know most people are not open to this at first.
Posted 11/28/2018 2:47 PM (GMT -5)
Never been formally diagnosed with PTSD but I have the flashbacks you describe. It's not just the Crohn's to be fair: I have gone through other awful things as well. This year I've been less worried about my Crohn's and freaking out numerous times over my eyes (I have developed chronic uveitis).

I don't have any other advice except talking about it (preferably with a trained professional) and giving it time - lots and lots of time.
Posted 11/28/2018 7:01 PM (GMT -5)
Definitely was shocked with my diagnoses. People kept giving me the "deer n headlights" look whihc didn't help. These forums have really helped me. It's been 8 year since my diagnoses and 5-6 years since my surgeries. I think I already had Post Dramatic Stress Syndrome before my diagnosis from being brought up in an abusive environment. It seems my symptoms are a reaction to people mistreating me.

Like you, my hubby has been my only source of support through this. It odds as I'm so used to being thrown under the bus by others. My advise: count your blessing and stay with what you know to be true. Don't double guess other's behavior towards you. Creat little happy moments when you can. A smile and kind act goes a long way.
Posted 11/28/2018 7:02 PM (GMT -5)
Definitely was shocked with my diagnoses. People kept giving me the "deer n headlights" look whihc didn't help. These forums have really helped me. It's been 8 year since my diagnoses and 5-6 years since my surgeries. I think I already had Post Dramatic Stress Syndrome before my diagnosis from being brought up in an abusive environment. It seems my symptoms are a reaction to people mistreating me.

Like you, my hubby has been my only source of support through this. It odds as I'm so used to being thrown under the bus by others. My advise: count your blessing and stay with what you know to be true. Don't double guess other's behavior towards you. Create little happy moments when you can. A smile and kind act goes a long way. Karma will take care of the rest. *hugs*
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