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Hi all,

I wanted to get feedback from all of you regarding something that has been happening to me somewhat imperceptibly over the years but has gotten worse the last couple of years. I noticed after the birth of my first child (Haley) two and a half years ago that I increasingly imagine horrible things happening to her. I do not imagine me doing horrible things to her; I just imagine accidents, trauma, disease etc. It seems like if my mind has nothing better to do it will find some trigger and I will go off on some traumatic scenario in my head. I don’t think it is a huge problem right now, it is more irritating than anything. My wife thinks I am paranoid because I am so protective of my daughter. I am sure that we have the safest home for a child to live in. I have got cupboard latches, outlet protectors, and the works. I have been in EMS for 15 years now and flying for 3. I am sure this is a form of Post Traumatic Stress and was wondering if this is a common manifestation. I have never really had problems with nightmares or anything. I have had those mass casualty dreams where I am the only rescuer there etc. but nothing that has really bothered me. I guess I had this begin before my daughter was born, I would just imagine bad things happening to me. I am glad that this is the only result of all the bad stuff that I have seen; it could be a lot worse I guess. I was wondering if any of you have similar issues or if you have any tips/advice.

Daniel R. Teasdale RN, NREMT-P

Flight Nurse

Classic Lifeguard