Anaesthesia Awareness: How Do I Cope with the Trauma After Experiencing It? - #14815

I never even knew anaesthesia awareness was a thing until it happened to me. A few months ago, I had surgery, and it was supposed to be a routine procedure under general anaesthesia. But at some point, I became aware. I couldn’t move, I couldn’t speak, but I could feel everything. It was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever gone through. I tried to scream, but nothing happened. The pain wasn’t constant, but I felt the pressure, the pulling – it was like being trapped inside my own body. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about it. I have nightmares almost every night, and I wake up in a panic, gasping for air. Even normal things like the smell of disinfectant or lying down on my bed in a certain way bring back flashes of anaesthesia awareness. My anxiety has shot through the roof. I avoid doctors now, even when I need to go. I get random body pains, headaches, and feel constantly exhausted. I read that anaesthesia awareness can cause PTSD, and honestly, I believe it. My mind won’t let it go. I’m constantly on edge, worried that if I ever need another surgery, it’ll happen again. I feel like my nervous system is completely out of balance. That’s why I started looking into Ayurveda – I need a natural way to heal. Are there Ayurvedic herbs or therapies that can help with the trauma caused by anaesthesia awareness? Can Ayurveda help with resetting the nervous system and reducing these constant feelings of fear? I’ve heard about Ashwagandha for stress, but is that enough? What about meditation or breathing techniques – do they help the mind process trauma like this? Also, can Ayurveda do anything to prepare the body for future surgeries to prevent anaesthesia awareness from happening again? I never want to go through that again. If anyone has used Ayurveda for healing from a traumatic experience like this, I’d really appreciate any advice.