As some of you know I was assaulted a month ago. I’ve been having night terrors since it happened now. I also bought a switch blade that I keep on my bedside table to help me feel safer. Well last week I had a really bad night terror and woke up screaming. This scared my dogs and they started barking. I freaked out and grabbed my switchblade and went to look out my living room window. I tripped over my coffee table, fell, face planted, and accidentally stabbed myself in the stomach. I was able to call 911 before I passed out. I was in the hospital for a couple of days for blood and pain control. They said the blade only nicked my intestines so I was extremely lucky! But through all of this I have stayed sober! My doc also prescribed Prazosin for my night terrors and I haven’t had one since. I mean first my bad car accident in January, the assault last month, and surviving a stab wound the old Heather would have relapsed for sure!! I will have 8 months in 4 days and for the first time in my life I am strong enough to not go for the bottle and am so proud of myself!! I am so thankful for all of you and this website for the support from all of you to help me in my recovery!!!
Jeeze im glad ur okay!! 
Sounds like youve gone thru alot in the last little while. Im glad that ur injury wasnt worse. How are you doing now?
Oh my god. What a difficult time you’re having. Amazing that you’ve stayed sober. That’s enough to challenge anyone’s resolve.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and some peace going forward 
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I’m okay, it still hurts, but I’m a tough brod now. I’m not even talking pain meds since they can be a little tricky for an alcoholic in recovery. Ive never had a problem with drugs but I don’t want to wake that demon. I’m just taking it easy, lots of rest, and taking it one day at a time.
Wow, glad you are okay!!! 
Yes I go to an EMDR counselor every Monday for my PTSD related to the domestic abuse I endured for 7 years when I was with my ex-husband and now for the assault. I also see a drug and alcohol counselor twice a month, and a psychiatrist every month for medication for PTSD, night terrors, depression, and anxiety. They all have changed and saved my life!
Wow, good to hear your ok, your obviously tougher than you think and your holding it together sober
Prazosin is a great drug, I take it for PTSD and nightmares, I have had nothing but success with it I had a few odd ball nightmares/flashbacks but I been taking it for 3 years now, I’d call that success
Way to go Heather! You should be super proud of yourself.
I am so relieved that you are ok after this accidental stabbing. My goodness love - i can’t even imagine having had to deal with nightly night terrors. Grateful that the meds are helping. You have been through so much - i do hope that you are able to relax and enjoy the rewards of sober living
Keep showing up for yourself and being amazing - 8+ months of sobriety is fucking fantastic! 
Thank you so much!
I’m so proud of you for getting thru it! Thanks for sharing with us.
As someone who has suffered a lot of night terrors throughout my adult life, as soon as you mentioned leaving a knife next to the bed I was like “heyyyyyy whoahhh there!!! Nooo!” But then I think you probably figured that out yourself by now!
For anyone else… Night terrors can leave you confused and delirious when you first come out of them, I have been known to do insane things like stand up in the bed screaming, start fighting, and even (super embarrassingly) run into my guests room shouting “are you OK???” With no clothes on (it was a hot night!) Good knows what I’d do with a knife there.
Hey Heather
Saw you on the meme thread this morning and realized I hadn’t heard from you in a while. How are doing? Hopefully your wound is fully healed.
Just thinking about you and sending hugs 