Hi @Orchid_Octopus
Welcome to ReachOut 🙂
I honestly completely understand the feeling of others taking things a bit out of proportion, but I can also see how they might also be overly cautious because they may not know exactly what to do. I'm chronically Ill, and I have these episodes of fainting and sometimes seizures and tics all the time, and most people don't know how to react when it happens.It can be so tough when you say you're okay, but no one really believe you, and I just want you to know you aren't alone!
I'm so sorry you're having this nightmare constantly, while it's not something I fully relate to, I know they're especially difficult when you're constantly reliving these things through them. Is there anything that helps you feel a little less scared when it happens, or even something to try take your mind off it afterwards?
I wish I could help more in this area, but I do hope you can find ways to cope 💕
I know you may not think it's "classed" as trauma, but I think it does honestly. A stroke can be traumatic for anyone mentally, which causes all of these little feelings that turn into big ones, and that's what makes it a traumatic event. While you may not have had much damage physically, it certainly does take a toll mentally and emotionally. I understand the feeling though, I struggle with it all the time as well. It's like "I'm not as sick as the others, if at all, so I must be overreacting", and that's why we feel so overly sensitive. It's completely normal though, so if you ever need/want to talk about it then I'm always here. 🙂
That last point sounds like it's particularly weighing on your mind. It must've been very scary for you and your parents, I'm sorry you had to go through that 😞
Have you been able to do anything that maybe could take your mind off the whole situation? I'm always happy to come and chat, or even be up for a distraction or give suggestions.
Sending love your way!💗
