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I'm not sure how to put this but I am looking for help.

User Profile: sympatheticStrings2888
sympatheticStrings2888 December 11th, 2020

My daughter has terrible ptsd that is triggered by gunshots or anything that sounds like an explosion. Her episodes are violent and she blacks out completely. I live in South Carolina and I'm trying to find a quiet place to take her for around new years. A place qithout fireworks that we can reach in about a day. I'm open to any suggestion if anyone has one.

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User Profile: ScoreKing
ScoreKing December 13th, 2020

My first thought is have you tried earmuffs made for gunshot/fireworks. At least over the holiday- they make sizes for children (I just googled theM) Good luck.

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User Profile: sympatheticStrings2888
sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

@ScoreKing we have special head phones but I am hoping one day I can find somewhere to take her where she can enjoy the holiday instead of being terrified by possibly hearing it. But thank you for the suggestion

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User Profile: ScoreKing
ScoreKing December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888- good luck on your search for a quiet peaceful place. Noise pollution is a definate health risk for many. I hope you can find help for your daughter's PTSD. We have LOUD military jets flying low where I live- so the idea of headphones is a reminder to myself. Take care.

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@ScoreKing

that must be very difficult for you

good luck with your recovery

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

we wish we knew how to help

cbt may work to an extent but we can imagine you have already tried if you are here

we are not well aquanted with ptsd but that may help

sorry that we cannot help

goodluck sir/madam/?

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User Profile: sympatheticStrings2888
sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat thank you for the thought at least. I just want her to have a better holiday

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

you are a very kind mother for caring

you must have been through alot together

it's sweet how much you care

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User Profile: sympatheticStrings2888
sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat she and I share a similar past. She's adopted and she's come a very long way. This is that one thing that just triggers the worst outcomes for her. We are very close. I know how hard it is at first. Just trying to deal with life

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

can we hug you ?

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sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat

That would probably be nice. blush

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

aww

thank you

*hugs you

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User Profile: sympatheticStrings2888
sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

heart@unnamedcat thank you.

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

the privilege is mine (and re-reading that I should not have assumed that you were female ; my deepest apologies)

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sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat

It's ok. I am female. I'm her mother.

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

but I should not have assumed that

according to chaos theory (we often over-use it when verybally hating upon myself)

because of my own insecurites I saw someone as a female because they cared for their child

we are messed up in the head ; sorry

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat

we left that sentace unfinished - the power of multi tasking

theory * my actions were equally catastrophic

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat

sorry

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User Profile: sympatheticStrings2888
sympatheticStrings2888 OP December 13th, 2020

@unnamedcat

It is ok. I accept your apology. You are a very warm person and have made my day a bit better. Thankyou. It meant a lot.

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User Profile: unnamedcat
unnamedcat December 14th, 2020

@sympatheticStrings2888

we are a little confused why you see us so positively but we are glad that it made you happy

thank you for calling us "very warm" but I assure you otherwise however it was nice of you to say

take care

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