Injuries and panic attacks?

[FirstJack]

Good afternoon, I am new here. I posted a similar question on a related site and did get good help with what to do in case of another panic attack or similar issue. I have never suffered regularly from the attacks, and what recently happened was only the second in my memory. It took place when I was explaining to someone who was injured a few days ago how to use crutches properly. He asked as I have recovered from a broken leg (some time ago). I had no problem helping. When I started to handle the crutches I found myself first experiencing the 'this is like riding a bike' feeling' and had no problem with using them. That started me thinking about my own recovery years ago and that's when the dizziness and wanting to vomit started up. I have no idea how or why this happened. Does anyone have any idea or can relate? I think I know what to do if if something similar happens, but I don't understand how or why this reaction happened. There was absolutely nothing in the environment that as threatening or presenting a danger. Thanks.

 

[MATD]

Having had a broken leg myself, compound fracture, surgical nail in the bone, no cast, it was a very traumatic event. I can still remember the sickening feeling when I felt the bone snap. Many times we think we were unaffected by such events, but later on they come back to let us know it’s not forgotten. It wouldn’t be a far stretch to imagine this is what you experienced. Understanding this could be what caused your reaction would be a great help for any future attacks. You can be better prepared mentally if a panic attack occurs and accept it for what it is and not reacting negatively to it.

 

[FirstJack]

Having had a broken leg myself, compound fracture, surgical nail in the bone, no cast, it was a very traumatic event. I can still remember the sickening feeling when I felt the bone snap. Many times we think we were unaffected by such events, but later on they come back to let us know it’s not forgotten. It wouldn’t be a far stretch to imagine this is what you experienced. Understanding this could be what caused your reaction would be a great help for any future attacks. You can be better prepared mentally if a panic attack occurs and accept it for what it is and not reacting negatively to it.

Thank you so much, MATD. Sorry to hear about your injury. I have always been able to remember mine very clearly and just like it happened yesterday. It was, however, about 11 years ago, torsion fracture and closed reduction. Painful and a slow recovery. I still clearly remember the accident, down to details. I've even had dreams about it recently, almost reliving the event. But this didn't or doesn't seem to cause stress or panic. Something happened when I found it was really easy to use crutches after so long. I think you are absolutely right that we are affected by our traumatic events...It really doesn't seem that events just go away. Thanks again.