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Jan 22, 2010, 12:06 AM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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(((((Tonmaricas)))))
I'm so sorry to hear about the house fire. That's just awful. I'm glad that neither you or your daughter were hurt, but it's so difficult to lose your belongings....and your home.
Some of the things you describe, like the mood swings and wanting to disconnect actually sound kind of normal for your experience. It sounds like your are still in your grieving process. And it is a process....you are grieving your life. So much of who we are, and so much of our security and comfort are tied up in our homes, and when that is lost...it can be very traumatic for the spirit.
I think an important thing is to let yourself grieve. Be patient with yourself and do your best not to judge yourself for your feelings.
It could be you are experiencing a bout of depression due to this experience. That does happen. I think it might be too soon to say whether it has to do with PTSD...but an important factor to preventing it from becoming PTSD in the long run, is to allow yourself to process this loss.
I would suggest scheduling an appointment with your MD and discussing your symptoms. Also, you may want to get into some counseling for a short time to help you and your daughter process your losses. Whether that counseling be with a Social Worker, Psychologist, or Priest/Pastor....whoever you can go to for emotional support. This will help you greatly.
As important, help your daughter talk about her feelings as she feels comfortable and encourage her to grieve as well.
Of course, if you want to, keep posting here and we will help you through too.
Take good care, and be patient with yourself. 
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