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A burn is a type of injury to the skin caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation (an example of the latter is sunburn). In classical medical literature, there were six d...

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my daughter was burned at 2 months of age. I was the first and only person to see her in the fire. I got her out of the fire. That was over a year ago and as time goes on, as she gets better, I get worse. I go thru the steps, I do what I have to do to make sure she recovers, all at the same time I am slipping further and further from myself. I dream that people are trying to kill her. I smell smoke and freak out. I feel the heat and its all just in my mind. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of post traumatic stress? any suggestions? any advice?
Posted on 01/31/08, 01:01 am
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Reply #1 - 01/31/08  5:06pm
" For years I had nightmares that I was burning and dying in a fire. I was so young when I was burned that I eventually stopped having the dreams. I would suggest some counseling to deal with the post traumatic stress you are having. I'm sorry you've had to endure so much. "
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