Just left abusive marriage very happy but now anxiety attacks?

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by NilaJones

Sounds like you have PTSD. That is a normal, healthy response to a crazy, abusive situation.

See a trauma therapist -- not just a normal therapist, but one who specializes in treating people who have had traumatic experiences.

If possible, interview 3 or 4 therapists and choose the one who you click with. It's unlikely that, just by random chance, the first person you try will be the right one for you -- and you need to find the right one.

In addition (not instead), contact your local woman's shelter and ask about support groups. They probably have several you can choose from.

You might also try some Al anon groups.

You can't do this alone. Humans have inbuilt ways to heal from trauma, and those require the presence of other humans.

Well said

[lilyflower3191981]

Originally Posted by Aptor hours

Help!! I just left a 15 year marriage that certainly had some good times, but, it had turned very mentally and physcially abusive. It was mostly verbal abuse and chronic blatant vodka and substance abuse. I have started having very bad anxiety attacks and trouble sleeping. A co worker was angry and yelled at me and I could see how angry he was and I was on a edge and ready to freak all day. This just doesn't feel right to me....what can I do I am thinking of seeing the Dr. tomorrow and perhaps asking for my ambien back. I used to take them, but, had to stop because my husband stole them all so he could overdose on them by taking mine and his Help because I'm having a really agitated day and night with just constant stress and I'm all alone which is probably a good thing so I don't have to hide how nervous and upset I am. I do have my dogs and cats though. I think I'm in trouble....

Other posters have given you great advice. I just want to add this, you are DEFINITELY not alone, anxiety attack is surprisingly common. Find yourself a support group definitely helps. The moment you find out you are not alone, you know you would get better.

Hang in there and good luck.