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    I had a trauma in the middle of the night a few days ago, police called, someone in my household was arrested.

    I am still shaking 2 days later. And cannot get warm. I have made an appointment to see the doctor but the earliest slot is not until Tuesday.

    Can anyone advise how long before I feel a bit more normal?

    Thanks

  • #2
    Oh dear, hope you're feeling better soon. I find it helps me to talk about something like this but, I also realise that not everyone deals with things in the same way. Hope it all sorts itself out very soon x
    A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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    • #3
      Oh Janey How awful for you

      Certain things are helpful for shock - warmth, hydration, and carbs are all important. One of the reasons that very sweet tea used to be advocated, but I think this is a good time to allow yourself plenty of cake and chocolate! Also, it's probably the last thing you feel like doing, but exercise can help by making your brain release endorphins so get out for a good walk if you can. If not, have more chocolate. Mebbe some Kalms or similar from the chemist might help a bit too.

      Lots of (((((hugs))))) from me. xxx

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      • #4
        Oh poor you! Does your doctor not have slots for emergency appointments? Do you have anyone you can talk to?

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        • #5
          Is it 'shock' or are you actually feeling somewhat scared? (similar effect, but different treatment, and would be very understandable in the circumstances)
          If it is shock, pamper yourself with all the naughty-but-nice treats you can readily provide, if you are afraid-shaky, try to turn it into anger, get mad at someone over the whole thing.
          Being cross doesn't leave much room for the shakes....
          Flowers come in too many colours to see the world in black-and-white.

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          • #6
            Talk to someone and soon, if you've no one to confide in, ring the Samaritans. Sounds old fashioned, but it may help you. We'll all be thinking of you I'm sure.
            Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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            • #7
              Big hugs Janeyo, you really need to talk to someone who will listen, please confide in someone other than your doctor. Have you a friend or relative that will listen and keep your confidence.
              Will be thinking of you.
              Gardening ..... begins with daybreak
              and ends with backache

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              • #8
                Blimey Gal - hope you're feeling better now. Big ((((HUGS)))) from me.
                All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                • #9
                  Big big <<<<<<<<<hugs>>>>>>>>>> there must be someone you can trust enough to confide in ( a problem shared and all that ).......thinking of you XXX
                  S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
                  a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber

                  You can't beat a bit of garden porn

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                  • #10
                    Big (((hugs))). I agree with everyone else about finding someone supportive to chat to. Perhaps ringing NHS Direct might be some help on the phyiscal side of it all?

                    Hope you're feeling much better very soon.
                    I was feeling part of the scenery
                    I walked right out of the machinery
                    My heart going boom boom boom
                    "Hey" he said "Grab your things
                    I've come to take you home."

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                    • #11
                      Sorry to hear life is so tough, hope you feel better as soon as possible. Be kind to yourself
                      WPC F Hobbit, Shire police

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                      • #12
                        Janeyo, how awful. I'm so sorry you've had such a horrible experience.

                        Some years ago, me and Mr R (he wasn't Mr R then, but anyway), awoke (well I did, he'd taken in too much smoke to come round quickly) to find my then flat on fire. We got out, and were treated for smoke inhalation etc. but I went into shock that night, and it lasted for a good week, maybe closer to two.

                        I felt exceptionally cold and shaky, as you describe, and I hated being alone, which doesn't usually bother me. I lived above an Italian restaurant at the time, and bless them, they brought me fresh pizza or pasta and hot tea every few hours.

                        So Sarz advice about warmth and carbs was on the money for me. I ended up staying away for a couple of weeks, and having a change of scene helped. I was surprised at myself actually, as I'm pretty resilient usually, but couldn't help going into shock.

                        I didn't see/talk to anyone outside my own immediate circle, but pretty much nothing would persuade me to do that. I do think it would probably help though, despite my own perpetual refusal to ever do it.

                        I really hope you start to feel better soon - must feel horrid at the moment.
                        I don't roll on Shabbos

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                        • #13
                          The best release from tension and stress is to allow your body and mind to absorb and accept what has happened. The way forward will then be clearer.. It's not easy but you can do it...........

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                          • #14
                            Poor you, I am sorry to hear that.
                            I would agree with everything said previously and just add a nice warm luxurious bath to help with the cold!

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                            • #15
                              I think I went into a sort of shock when my breast cancer was diagnosed and after about a week I had a HUGE crying session in the bathroom and came out a new woman It needed to come out. So, yes. Pamper yourself and have a good cry.

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