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Jul 09, 2013, 10:33 AM
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Hi Im new here and already have a question. I have PTSD and recently experienced what I can only call a blackout. Im not sure how long it was because I thought I was asleep. (it was when I had already laid down) So, my question is does anyone else experience this type of symptom and if so how long does it typically last and can anyone else tell its happening? Also, do you have weird behaviors or anything? Please anyone!!
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Jul 09, 2013, 05:00 PM
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Hi Jen, welcome to PC. I could not find anything about "black outs" for PTSD, however there is "time loss" that can take place with PTSD. A reminder of a trauma can happen that can lead to "disassociation" that is very much like a black out.
Are you in therapy now? If not, you should look into therapy with a therapist that understands PTSD and works with PTSD patients. You will need to talk through your past and slowly "consciously" work through whatever "trauma or trauma's" have caused you to struggle. When someone struggles with PTSD they want to "avoid" any reminders of something that traumatized them, they do this consciously, but also subconsciously too. Some people just disassociate in an effort to "avoid" while others struggle with anxiety and try to "hide out" or get away from something that may be a reminder. Talking through a trauma in therapy can help bring up whatever seems to have this need to "avoid" so a patient can finally verbalize their "fears" gradually, be validated, comforted and supported to find ways for resolve. People who develop PTSD get frightened or confused by the symptoms, but as someone who struggles works with a therapist they can slowly better identify their symptoms and begin to work on them gradually. I hope this helps. You are welcome to share whatever you need to share in this forum. None of us are therapists, but we share what we have learned and will do our best to support you as needed. OE |
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#3
Jul 09, 2013, 05:06 PM
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Yea I am in therapy. This just recently happened though. I was just trying to see if anyone else experiences this and what is it like for them. Thanks open eyes for replying.
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#4
Jul 10, 2013, 07:45 AM
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Well, I have lost track of time myself and I found it very "disturbing". It could be that in therapy you are touching on something that is triggering you and you don't realize it yet.
Or something that is going on in your life that is triggering you, even an interaction with someone that triggered you to an unpleasant memory where you disassociated from it because it was a bad interaction. Just keep track of these periods, write them down and for how long too. Also think about what you did that day etc, that could have triggered it to happen. Or even what you were thinking about too. OE |
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#5
Jul 10, 2013, 10:21 AM
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Open eyes has anyone ever told you what you look like while experiencing these dissociative episodes of time loss?
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Jul 11, 2013, 10:55 AM
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Yes, I look like I am "dazed and distracted".
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Jul 11, 2013, 11:39 AM
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Oh okay. Sorry I'm asking so many questions. It just scared me too death. Maybe I'm worrying about it too much.
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Jul 11, 2013, 12:22 PM
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Are you able to respond to people? Like conversation?
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Jul 11, 2013, 12:55 PM
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I somewhat "respond" sometimes but I am very distracted and kind of zoned out.
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