OT - Traumatic Night

Last night was a horrible, traumatic night. I haven't slept yet because when I close my eyes it happens all over again.  I have PTSD anyway and this event , though completely unrelated, has triggered that.
  I can't eat, I can't sleep... my protein shake was taken as medicine just because I can't afford low blood sugar dealing with the aftermath of the night.

  I emailed my counselor (3x) last night and even though he had a busy morning we met for about 15-20 minutes early this morning. He wants me to go to the group sessions being offered as a result of last night, so I will be going to that this evening.


  Last night I had to do rescue breathing on a man at work for 12minutes while a deputy did chest compressions.  EMS continued efforts and he was choppered out about an hour after it started.... he passed away.


 

 

Just want to give you hugs.  It was a rough night for you.

Know that you did all you could for the man that passed.  A higher power had other plans for him yesterday.

And get some protein/fluids in or you are going to physically feel not good on top of it all.


Sarah

That is a very traumatic night!  I'm sorry you are having such a hard time.  You and the deputy did everything you could do.  Know that.  I hope you feel better soon.  Try to sleep.  It will help.  And go to the group session tonight.  That will also help.  My thoughts are with you.

I'm sorry - I hope that the deceased wasn't a friend or co-worker.  If so, please accept my sympathies.

This happened to me once, years ago.  I don't have PTSD and spent some sleepless nights after. 

You have to accept that you did your best and it was his time.  You might find some comfort in looking at the statistics for successful CPR -- really a  slim chance of it working, even if done perfectly. 

{{{HUGS}}}
Laura

Im so sorry to hear of what happened. I know how ptsd can affect people and i hope you get the help and some relief that you need. My husband spent  a year in afghanistan and got shot at and ive dealt with all of his syptoms, if you ever need anyone to talk to im here, even though im just a stranger to you, ive had to go to counseling to better understand what my husband went through. Lot of hugs and prayers

I'm so sorry for your experience. As said before it was God's plan and I hope He keeps His arms around you and gives you peace.

You did everything you could and should be proud that you tried ...   Statistics for surviving a heart attack or any health emergency requiring CPR are negligible if you are not in a hospital - at least you gave him every last chance - it was just his time.

You have done everything right - it's time for you to look after yourself now!

I'm so sorry you had to live that. You are very brave for trying to help. I probably would have panicked and passed out. 

I know that words are inadequate at times like this, but it was smart to post about it and get it out.

Hang in there!!

Hugs to you!

Denise

Hugs. So sorry that happened.

So sorry you had to go thru this. You did all that you could to help, so many people are unable to help in situations like that. I will keep you in my prayers.