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After my near-fatal car accident 15 years ago; I have been battling severe post traumatic stress resulting in crippling anxiety and OCD.
I have never recovered from that. From that I still have massive anxiety. I live in an almost constant state of panic and every time I feel something off I convince myself I’m heading down the habit hole of death.
I often have to call people I love and ask them “if I’m dying”
I have daily panic attacks, some are worse than others, but I often feel like a burden to those around me, because I am aways checking with them to ensure I am not about to die.
The trauma has impacted me in ways I never thought possible, and I am still learning how to navigate my anxiety.
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I struggle every day with my PTSD from being in an abusive marriage. Physical and mental abuse have left horrible, disturbing memories that I will never be able to fully escape from.
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@therealmichaelvampire I understand what you mean. Last February I was in a head on collision with an SUV; I was on a Harley.
I had my left leg amputated below the knee, and after 8 surgeries, a broken femur, broken wrist, 70+ stitches, 5 blood transfusions, and 7 months of physical therapy, I now walk around with a prosthetic leg like my accident never happened. My goal now is to release my music and get back on stage.
I’ll even have dreams where I relive my accident. Despite it all, I’m more motivated than ever to tour in a band. Most days I’m okay. When I’m alone in my thoughts, I’ll think back to “I could have prevented this. I did this to myself”.
My pain is not in that my accident happened, but that I could have prevented it the accident that night, and living with the pain of that regret of what I did to myself. Not from riding, but from one mistake I made thatll stay with my forever.
I fought, bled, cried, and pushed through to get to where I am now. And now that I can walk again, the stage is calling.
It may not be the exact same, but I can relate to a lot of what you mentioned.
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Sending all the strength I have
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You are so strong Michael. Looking at you, I can tell you’ve been through so much. When I met and saw you live with Vampires Everywhere, you showed true emotion with your show and interaction with fans. You are a kind soul.
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You are obviously a resilient person a survivor to go through all that…its so brave to admit. Respect to you. Its common for people to suffer anxiety after such a major trauma
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Stay strong man, proud of you.
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2/16/21 I was involved in a near fatal car accident. I spent months in the hospital and also suffer with PTSD and anxiety. I am not sure it is ever going to completely go away, but I hope you can find ways to manage it. I have a good therapist at the moment and we are doing #emdrtherapy So far it is working for me. I find myself constantly worrying about those I love when they are away from home, and I still have issues riding in a car. You are loved and never a burden. <3
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Damn,dude. That’s rough. Stay strong though cause I know you’re a fighter
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Jesus helped me and spoke peace to the trauma I went through. Find someone who knows him and get to know him too. People can help, but he is the power to save. 
he restores
You’re not a real vampire you’re precious, god give you a second chance to live in this fucking world man, I’m your fans and I’m so sorry for what I say.
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Aw Michael from all you’ve been through you always have such a big heart
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Just seeing your photo there it took my breathe away in fear! I’m so sorry!
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Keep the tragedy in the past. It’s only a minor incident in your life. We need to be appreciative of our continued existence. We work hard and study hard every day simply to survive. But these trying and uncomfortable experiences are not all that life has to offer. We have loving relatives and friends. We still have unfinished business and unfulfilled goals. We still haven’t seen or experienced everything. There is so much that we still need to do. Breathe deeply and observe nature. If you can let go of your worry, light will shine into your shadowy areas. And keep in mind that others will support you as you work through the challenges and get over the worry. Good luck!
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our meowmy has PTSD too, she knows exactly what you’ve been through!
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I swear by #emdrtherapy ! It’s the one thing that actually worked for me.
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