Don't worry about it. So many more things are related to neurology than some might think. ADD is actually neurological in nature.
ha...I figured out that this post is very much in the wrong community! sorry!
Hypnotherapy and hypnosis called 'Hypno-Analysis' helps many people with physical, emotional and sexual abuse issues. Sometimes this may take a few sessions.
Without seeing someone, perhaps you can write down everything that you had to deal with. When you are done, you can lock it away or burn it. It's like a type of cleansing of the mind and soul getting all those thoughts out. This is like a personal councilling session.
As for your state of horror and not being able to move, this is called sleep paralysis. Various factors increase the likelihood of sleep paralysis including sleeping in a face upwards or supine position, increased stress, sudden environmental/lifestyle changes, a lucid dream that immediately precedes the episode, excessive consumption of alcohol coupled with lack of adequate sleep.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain involved in the regulation of several processes including mood, emotions, sleep, appetite, memory and perceptions. Serotonin is the precusor to melatonin (sleep chemical). In the case of stress (short term & long term) there will be sooner or later shortage of magnesium, calcium, zinc, B vitamins and vitamin C. All of these nutrients are essential for creating serotonin.
Symptoms of low serotonin levels include:
Anxiety
Fatigue
Depression
Pre menstrual syndrome
Problems in thinking, concentrating and decision making
Scatterbrained and poorly organized
Needless feelings of unworthiness and guilt
Loss of interest and pleasure in usual activities
Loss of sexual interest
Social withdrawal
Emotional sadness and frequent crying spells
Low self esteem and self confidence
Sleep disturbances
Chronic depressive disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Fantasies of escaping
Developing a need to change your life panic eg: midlife crisis, divorce
Preoccupied with experiences that may have happened years ago
Bulimia
Alcoholism
Loss of appetite/weight loss or a craving for sweets and carbohydrates
Headaches/migranes
Violent temper
Anger and aggression
Poor impulse control
Panic/agoraphobia syndrome
Thoughts of harming or killing others
Self harm
Suicidal thoughts
Suicide
The following factors can cause low serotonin levels:
* Artificial sweeteners (aspartame)
* Caffeine
* Cigarette smoking
* Diabetes
* Ecstasy, diet pills, and certain medications
* Chronic opioid, alcohol, amphetamine & marijuana use
* Hormone imbalances (thyroid, adrenal, estrogen)
* Hypoglycemia
* Insulin Resistance
* Inflammation
* Infections
* Poor diet
* Lack of exercise
* Lack of sunlight (lack of vitamin D)
* Problems converting tryptophan to serotonin
* Problems with digestion (low stomach acid is a major issue)
* Stress and anger
* High cortisol levels (stress hormone)
* PCB’s, pesticides and plastic chemicals exposuree
* Under-methylation - folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 deficiency
* Iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, B3, B6, folate & vitamin C deficiency
* Glutathione deficiency
* Genetic serotonin receptor abnormalities
* Human growth hormone deficiency
* Progesterone deficiency
* Impaired blood flow to brain
* A lack of omega oils