I am now finding myself isolating myself away from other people because I have lost the person I used to be. I am single, 67 and have only RECENTLY understood what betrayal trauma is. I have complex PTSD. Without ANY family, I hate facing tomorrow.
I had to look at your name because I thought I might have written this at some point. I am 68 recently dx with CPTSD and I also deal with major depression and anxiety. It’s been a life of PAIN that seems to never end.
Ah yes, my speciality. Had an awful week, mostly because of catastrophising, or what wasn't real, rather focusing on the facts. the anxiety it creates is unfathomable. Things are improving now, but nevertheless, I'm going to give this a listen soon.
I have general anxiety disorder all my life I'm 57 now and it is not getting any easier. I tried medication but the side effects were worse than the problem. But Catastrophising is a reality for some people. Its not just a thought its events.
I was very optimistic and positive the majority of my 20s, but when you get knocked down again, and again, and again and for a 4th time you give up on that career. The second career had been disaster and dont even get me started on dating. So yeah I think its resonable to be this way if weve been kicked in the teeth undeservingly so while others dont understand.
I'm currently drinking too much as I'm catastophising about my dog. He's not well, but it's probably not as bad as I imagine. Unfortunately, I can't seem to break the habit.....😢
I had major panic attack last year. Since than, I'm never the same. I thought it was heart attack. Now, after checking my heart and knowing it okay, I think I'm traumatized. Became very anxious and scared. Every time I get stressed, I get this click in my stomach and I'm starting to have panic attack. How do I get out of this?
Hi Roman - what you are describing is very common. I have made a number of videos about panic and panic disorder and I'd encourage you to take a look at them here: ru-vid.com/group/PLG_XiSJeP3s0vBPGLL-Jn_Dxen04L795w
Thank you doctor you explain things so well I appreciate your videos. As I continue to heal from this severe anxiety experience I’ve had over the past few months I’m having a hard time accepting or making sense of it all. Is there a way to deal with that? Could you make a video ? Thank you
OK, I recognize this but now what are the steps in stopping it? I always am able to notice what i am doing with Catastrophizing but how to defuse it is the real issue.
I’m still trying to beat panic disorder when I’m working a job or experiencing stressors….. I do catastrophy some thing as simple as moving furniture and boxes for 3 hrs…. When in reality I’m very physically fit and this is an easy task for me…. Just not in my head I guess
Have you watched some of my videos about Panic Disorder? You can find them here: Panic and Panic Attacks: ru-vid.com/group/PLG_XiSJeP3s0vBPGLL-Jn_Dxen04L795w
I have watched many of these types of videos and this one by far has related the most to me a big thank you for that I appreciate it alot. I am struggling with thoughts and visions of losing a parent, my kids or husband and its bringing me down and its daily thoughts. I also fear something happens to me and leave my small Autistic child. When my little one is sick my mind goes to the worst. It is really depressing im trying to work on it. Not many of these videos touch on the fear of losing a loved one or the idea that I am not strong enough to hand it and that's how I feel glad you talked about it. Thank you again
I'm a retired motorcycle racer that has been through many crashes. I haven't ridden in 20 years. Today's the day that I get a new bike. Well actually it's not new it's a 1993 classic Harley Sportster in mint condition, it doesn't have a scratch on it. To say that I'm catastrophizing would be a gross understatement. If I don't ride again now I never will. Today is the day. I thought I would be excited but I'm not I feel sad and depressed.
Thank you so much for sharing! I really relate to how you speak to a lot of the issues on your channel. They are very helpful for recognizing my own patterns and cognitive distortions.
I have thought about it, but I'm not sure how I could transfer the content of these videos, which require some explanation, to a medium like tiktok, which requires very short, basic videos.
Thank you for this video. But there is isomething I want to ask you about. What is the purpose of catastrophizing from psychological point of view? Is it some kind of defensive reaction?
If it actually is a catastrophe, then thinking about it that way would not be catastrophizing, but rather an accurate evaluation of what's happening. In that case, the goal becomes to problem solve the situation and try to resolve the catastrophe.
Thanks Rami. I don’t how many hours I have spent uselessly thinking of how terrible outcomes may happen (but so far…never have) instead of just tackling the present situation. Not only has it been a huge waste of time but it has also caused to pass on many good opportunities
After having a massive stroke at 50 bad reaction to covid vaccine ,every time I get a headache or pins needles I think is going to happen again I think about my funeral or laying in hospital again,parallised it’s a very scary head space to be in .I have got much better now, this makes so much sense to me, our thoughts control how we feel every day happiness really is a state of mind, most of these thoughts will most probably never happen, I know that now,I am learning every day, this is a fantastic Chanel I’m sure this will help a lot of people we waste so much time worrying about things that will never happen.
