Natural Disaster Survivors

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,180 posts) Fri Feb 10, 2012, 03:08 AM Feb 2012

My Home town, Joplin Mo was hit by a EF-5+ Tornado and I watched.

There was nothing I could do but hide. Dave had to grab me and get me to shelter. I was a deer in the headlights. As of May 22, 2011 I am Homeless. I am nown Springfield Mo,homeless. Can't find work. Going to take income Tax and go to Arizona, Dave's home state, and pray for something better.

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My Home town, Joplin Mo was hit by a EF-5+ Tornado and I watched. (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2012 OP

Good luck to you siligut Feb 2012 #1

Thank You! Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2012 #2

Good thing AZ doesn't have tornadoes, maybe just a dust devil or two. siligut Feb 2012 #3

They have me on Effexor XR. Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2012 #4

It is always better to remember siligut Feb 2012 #5

Best wishes to you, it was something. I hope AZ works out better, no tornadoes there uppityperson Feb 2012 #6

I just now saw this group. MuseRider Jul 2013 #7

siligut

(12,272 posts)

1. Good luck to you

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Fri Feb 10, 2012, 07:29 AM

Feb 2012

Vibes, if you will accept them, for a brand new start.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,180 posts)

2. Thank You!

Reply to siligut (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 12, 2012, 06:40 PM

Feb 2012

I just hope I can get through this tornado season without a nervous breakdown. The sound of the sirons cause me panicattacks. I have been on meds for it but it doesn't stop the memeries.

siligut

(12,272 posts)

3. Good thing AZ doesn't have tornadoes, maybe just a dust devil or two.

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 12, 2012, 06:46 PM

Feb 2012

Sounds like you have a bit of PTSD, talk to your MD about the panic attacks, my DH has to take Xanax for his.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,180 posts)

4. They have me on Effexor XR.

Reply to siligut (Reply #3)

Sun Feb 12, 2012, 07:19 PM

Feb 2012

I was out of it for about 6 weeks after the storm. Many of the things that I remember I wish I could forget.

siligut

(12,272 posts)

5. It is always better to remember

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Reply #4)

Sun Feb 12, 2012, 07:26 PM

Feb 2012

Suppression causes many more problems than memories do. If your mind couldn't handle them, the memories would be suppressed until your mind was ready. Go easy on yourself.

uppityperson

(115,880 posts)

6. Best wishes to you, it was something. I hope AZ works out better, no tornadoes there

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Mon Feb 13, 2012, 09:10 PM

Feb 2012

I was in a F5 as a toddler, still hate winds. There is nothing to do but hide, hold on, wait and hope. Good luck to you and yours.

It will take time to get past it. It gets easier but it just takes time. And sometimes something can set you off unexpectedly. I'm glad you found this group and hope things settle down for you.

MuseRider

(34,387 posts)

7. I just now saw this group.

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 05:43 PM

Jul 2013

Same thing happened to me when I was 12. F5 from one end of town to the other. I stood outside and watched it.

It takes years as a person to get over that and many more for a town to rebuild.

I am sorry. It is so hard.

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