PTSD following looking after a sick child?

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I'm not sure if this post is in the right room.. so apologies if it isn't..

I have a beautiful 3 year old DS and I wouldn't change him for the world.. however he has had more than his fair share of medical dramas, interventions and plainly scary moments..
He has a very rare blood disorder which means we are in hospital a lot and pick up most bugs going..
viral meningitis, extreme tonsillitis, ear infections, chest infections and even sepsis on the one occasion..

After every hospital admittance I'm always, ever so grateful to the NHS and that we have recovered and are well enough to go home.. but at the same time I feel very shaky.. for those first few weeks, when I close my eyes I can hear him crying (he is not, as he is asleep) I feel panicky as though I need to check on him in case he gets sick again.. I feel so anxious that I want to throw up..

I just wanted to reach out to see if this is common..
Is it possible to get PTSD from looking after a sick child in hospital?

You poor pet. I wouldn’t be at all surprised, the absolute terror and extreme stress you face in the moments of your baby being desperately ill would leave you traumatized. Speak to your gp xx

Yes. Please talk to your GP. I was put on anti-depressants and offered counselling after my daughter was in NICU.

Look after yourself x

O that can't be easy - meningitis can be v.nasty.

I know Meningitis Now are pretty good with those who've been through it & are struggling, maybe call the help line? Just googled, it's 0808 80 10 388, maybe they can help u.

Hope things improve.

Yes, I have ended up having a course of counselling to help me with mine.

It is 9 years this week since ds was really ill and this is the first year I haven’t hit a massive low. I am still having flashbacks and moments but nothing compared to previous years thankfully