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Originally Posted by stevenpaul Total loss of memory, from the accident to 4 days ago, day 5 onwards totally "wiped out" |
Memory loss as a result of an accident is more likely contributable to amnesia, not so much PTSD. Yes, PTSD can cause people to suppress memories, but that is more not even as a result of PTSD itself, and usually only within those who have suffered prolonged abuse, such as childhood ongoing abuse. It is not so much PTSD that blocks the memories, more simply the mind itself that refuses to accept them anymore for the sheer ongoing nature of abuse itself.
Accidents are more likely though either brain damage in some form, or amnesia caused by the accident.
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Originally Posted by stevenpaul Anxiety/Panic attacks: loud noise can cause my wife to collapse
changed from right handed to left handed,
My wife has all the other classic symptoms as well (nightmares,flashbacks etc) but I would love to hear from any one with simillar experiences so I know she has been correctly diagnosed. |
These are all typical symptoms of PTSD resulting from trauma (being the accident), apart from the changing hands. That is more likely a result of brain damage in some form, minor or major. I would suggest that only and MRI could actually tell you of the damage itself, if she has not already had one. The MRI would also confirm for you whether she has PTSD or not, as that is the only way in which to 100% know whether the chemical imbalance has taken effect between the brain hemispheres.