by Cthompson21 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:11 pm
When will they end? I have them and wake up with terrible anxiety. A lot of times they involve death or some painful experience of rejection or punishment and are negative and disturbing in tone and imagery. Thinking about them after I wake up feels traumatic, and triggers anxiety. This happens several times a week, not every day, but quite often. I have had PAWS for a while and I wonder if its PAWS or something like permanent brain damage or a triggered incurable mental disorder. I don't want to go to the doctor or psychiatrist where they'll just shove meds down my throat. I'm trying to rely on God and be strong but it is hard and the anxiety makes it worse! I wish it would get better and life would be like the old days before PAWS. I guess I just have to keep fighting and see what the two year mark brings. Does anyone have similar problems? Any support would be appreciated.