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Message: <blockquote data-quote="eddie1968" data-source="post: 1148129" data-attributes="member: 108082">Just wanted to bring this little known disorder up as it can affect diabetics who are critically ill and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in hospital for treatment.In 2012 I spent a month in ICU (induced coma and ventilated) and my total hospital stay was 9 weeks. The mental symptoms on waking from my coma were horrendous, frightening hallucinations, paranoia and total disorientation.I kept having flashbacks, felt confused and upset and couldn't put my finger on what was happening to me but I did mention this to my GP and Consultant who said it was PTSD and some therapy would be a good idea.Glad to say it resolved within 2 years but it was not a pleasant thing to suffer from never mind the recovery from my critical illness and just compounded my poor quality of life then.I know many diabetics are admitted into ICU when seriously ill with DKA, HHNS etc and hope if any of them start to suffer symptoms of PTSD after discharge then mention this to your care team or GP and get help.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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