Why do I get some weird thoughts and numb feeling?

Question

Hi doctor,

Nine months before, I had to break up at my mom's house. Then, I found that she passed away. Since then, I am really numb without any feelings. I have been crying non-stop for her because she was my best friend as well. Also, I am not able to explain my feeling. In the past one and a half weeks, I am constantly getting angry, snapping at my children and partner, and feeling very on edge. I cannot stand any noise and I have all weird thoughts in my head. One, for instance, I cannot get into the car unless I can see the airbag sign as I am scared that we are going to crash. If my kids or partner goes out, I always think something bad is going to happen to them. Also, I am unable to go out alone. I could not answer the door or eat or sleep. I just do not know what to do anymore. I do not want to go to a general practitioner as they think I look like an idiot for saying all of the above. What can I do now? Please help me.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your feeling. Please do not worry and do not scare about your symptoms. You were shocked to see your mother's death and that shock precipitated anxiety about your own health. You started to fear about your life, well-being, etc., and that again made you anxious. In a nutshell, your problem is an anxiety disorder precipitated by shock. This is quite common. In spite of all the present symptoms, I assure you that these symptoms will be there for some time and slowly withdraw. Whatever the treatment you take; either medicines or even if you do not have any medicines, then these symptoms will be there for one or two years with varying degrees of intensity. Therefore, you need to understand these symptoms and create a good relationship with these symptoms. So, no need to get worried, depressed, distressed, or disappointed. Just be with those symptoms, understand them, and learn to live with them. Slowly and steadily, the intensity of the symptoms will reduce.

Thank you.