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Still waking frightened

Illustrated Story B25, with a text transcript.

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Four-panel illustrated story, Still waking frightened. Isaac, a young Black man, wakes frightened after a nightmare following intensive care. By day he is tired and says he keeps waking afraid. At an appointment he tells his GP that nightmares affect daily life. She listens and offers to discuss help. No frightening dream imagery is shown. Footer: Distress after delirium deserves help too.

Distressing memories, nightmares and anxiety can continue after delirium. Some people find them difficult to mention, or feel that they should simply be grateful to have survived.

You can ask for help. Tell your family doctor or the team seeing you after hospital what you are experiencing, how often it happens and how it affects sleep or daily life. These symptoms deserve attention. You do not need to wait until you can explain every memory clearly.

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Story text

  1. Panel 1. Weeks after intensive care.

  2. Panel 2.

    • Isaac: I keep waking up afraid.

  3. Panel 3.

    • Isaac: The nightmares are affecting my whole day.

  4. Panel 4.

    • GP: Let’s talk about the help you need.

Bottom band. Distress after delirium deserves help too.

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