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Should this be a mental health question?
Not sure if what I am experiencing is mental or spiritual.
OK, I am not depressed. I have been treated for that in the past. So I know what depression is like, this is not it. I have a decent job, a great family and no real problems. I am an easygoing person who loves everyone.
Here's my story:
My family and I were waiting at a stoplight when suddenly out of no where I got this powerful urge to cry. I tried to fight it, I had nothing to cry about. As we sat there at the light waiting, an ambulance appeared in the distance. It was in front of us, heading our direction fast. The closer the ambulance got the stronger the uge to cry became. By the time the ambulance had reached us, I could not fight it anymore. I was quietly crying when my boyfriend noticed and became concerned. He asked me what was wrong and all I could say was "I don't know." It wasn't just the urge to cry. I had an overwelming feeling of deep sadness as the ambulance passed. I didn't feel like myself. I felt lost and extremely confused.
I think I may have even blacked out for a few seconds. Everything went blurry and my body felt limp.
Our light turned green after the ambulance passed.
As the distance between us and the ambulance grew the feeling faded. Before 10 minutes had passed I no longer had the urge to cry. I was able to sit up in my chair and see clearly. The emotional heavyness that hit me so fast, was gone just as fast. Afterwords I felt drained, exhausted and emotionally raped.
This does not happen every time an ambulance gets near me. Just sometimes. Never had one quite so strong before. When I am next to someone at the store or workplace, no where in particular. I feel as if I know how they are feeling. The stronger the emotion the more sure I am of the feeling. Sometimes, I think I can tell what an animal is feeling. Not what they are thinking, but how they are feeling emotionally.
Could this be real?
I cannot run everytime an ambulance passes me. Although the thought has crossed my mind. I hate the feeling of being emotionally raped.
Is this a question for the mental health section?
Thanks for letting me ramble. I am open to any advice you have.
Thanks,
Tammy-AKA hnstymtrs
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You might have been responding to a subconcious trigger upon seeing the ambulance. What I mean is, if something negative happened in your past that is related to hospitals, accidents, or emergencies, it is a very real possibility that seeing and hearing the ambulance triggered the response you had in a way much like those who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome respond to reminders of their past.
Also, the presence of an ambulance in our society rarely brings good news, as a medical urgency always precedes the need for the ambulance. Those who have had depression in the past (I have had and been treated for this as well) tend to have a heightened awareness of our emotions, good and bad. In some cases, one cannot help but 'feel' for the victim we know is out there, and as a result, it is very easy to experience the uncontrollable urge to let our emotions overtake us.
Or, and this is just a silly wild theory, you are a psychic empath and can pick up on the emotions of others, but there really is no way to prove this. However, if you experience these things more often in a variety of situations and do not again receive a diagnosis of depression, then it woudl be something to consider.
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I am bipolar so I have many different opinions on emotional circumstances. Honestly most people would tell you that this could be linked to depression.Considering the situation and how it occurs I am not so sure that it is. However some feelings that we have are linked to events that have happened in our lives . A form of classical condition you might say.Do you remember any events that you might have witnessed with ambulances? Or have you or a close member of your family ever been in any kind of incident that may have had great impact on you as a child or an adult? Do you also have dreams that possess the same fear for ambulances? All these are things that you should consider.There is an obvious link to negetive feelings associated with ambulances considering what they are used for . This alone could be the reason for your episodes. Especially if you have conditions such as , high anxiety, General anxiety disorder, Bipolar disorder,Panic disorder , or any somatic disorder for that matter.This is not to say that you do but, disorders such as this are extremely hard to accurately confirm.You may be having these feelings do to circumstances that are unexplainable.Who knows this could become a question of spirituality? You should however consider that in most cases it would not be a situation of psychic or spirtual abilities but a deeper reasoning of emotion. I would say that you should take some notes of these events and speak with a doctor about them. Good luck !
Unity
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This sounds like a form of depression to me. I know that you've been treated for depression in the past, and that you don't think this feels the same, but depression has so many different symptoms that it can be tough to self diagnose. The best thing to do is talk to your doctor and see what she has to say.
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Uhm not sure why im attempting too answer, Im only 16 Lol.
I get like that sometimes but not quite as deep as that I dont think.
I have the urge to cry for no reason.
I always end up crying , I cant fight it.
Sometimes I feel like you do in the street, usually its old people that sets me off.
Kinda hard as theres so many of them.
Sometimes its because I have gotten so stressed and havent realised then suddenly it comes out like that.
I always think I know how my animals are feeling.
Its because im too emotionally twsited ..
Everything about me is emotions. Not very much action
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However I dont know how to fight it.
Just thought you would like to know I feel kinda like you.
Perhaps try focusing on something else when the ambulance is near? Have you ever lost a family member whom was very close or a friend? May that be why the ambulance makes you outburst?
Anyhow mail me if this was of any use whatsoever..
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