Khan
Gone but not forgotten
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First a disclaimer: I realize many people have suffered through worse stuff, and I can only begin to empathize.
I was without electricity for six days in September '08; this brought back some of the symptoms of stress that had gone away after retiring (a very mild form of PTSD which raised my BP when I gave blood a bit later).
On December 17 I wiped out on the ice and landed on my left hand/wrist. The pain combined with some serious SAD led to a serious down spiral for a bit.
Realizing what was causing the problems and support from online folks and turning on many lights and the pain cessation all helped pull me through.
My point: admit there is a problem and seek appropriate help, whether it be added electricity or physical therapy or temporary pharmaceuticals or internet sympathy.
I was without electricity for six days in September '08; this brought back some of the symptoms of stress that had gone away after retiring (a very mild form of PTSD which raised my BP when I gave blood a bit later).
On December 17 I wiped out on the ice and landed on my left hand/wrist. The pain combined with some serious SAD led to a serious down spiral for a bit.
Realizing what was causing the problems and support from online folks and turning on many lights and the pain cessation all helped pull me through.
My point: admit there is a problem and seek appropriate help, whether it be added electricity or physical therapy or temporary pharmaceuticals or internet sympathy.