crippledcowgirl
03-25-2008, 01:53 PM
Recently I had my implanted defibulator go off (shocks the heart) while I was in the shower. I passed out and smashed my head and broke a tooth. I woke up in the bottom of the shower...and was scared to death. I went to the hospital and was told my heart went into a rhythm called "sudden death". The only thing they can do for me is to give me an anti arrythmia medication that is known for have bizzare and severe side effects.
I've been home from the hospital for about three weeks now. I experienced severe anxiety about showering (but did it anyway) due to the event that happened. There is always the chance that an episode like before can happen again at anytime. My psychiatrist has me on ciprolex, buspar and xanax. It has helped my anxieties to a degree. But I really feel that I need counselling to overcome this traumatic event.
Has anyone else experinced a traumatic event that triggered severe anxiety? If so..how did you cope??
I've been home from the hospital for about three weeks now. I experienced severe anxiety about showering (but did it anyway) due to the event that happened. There is always the chance that an episode like before can happen again at anytime. My psychiatrist has me on ciprolex, buspar and xanax. It has helped my anxieties to a degree. But I really feel that I need counselling to overcome this traumatic event.
Has anyone else experinced a traumatic event that triggered severe anxiety? If so..how did you cope??