Managing Stress

[growingpains]

I am working towards my second masters in my third language with the hopes of working in a management position in the future. I have faced challenges my whole life so I like when they are presented to me. I also "read" people pretty well so I want to work in management because of this gift and because it will prove to me that I can do something pretty great with my life despite what I have been through. My question to you is then--how do you manage your stress level/ know how much is too much so that you start getting PTSD symptoms? I know I am a little wacky that I WANT a stressful job in the future when I have PTSD, and that I want to work with a lot of people...even be responsible for them and their contribution to a company.

To me success is facing my fears, overcoming my obstacles in life, and trying to reach my full potential. I am waiting to see a Psychologist again since I was triggered recently when I thought I had worked through all my emotional baggage and PTSD already. I am hoping that I can get rid of my remaining triggers which seem to be emotionally based. If it is successful and I can manage to get rid of them I think I will be good to go. I would be so proud of myself for getting work in management both because I am interested in the work and to prove to myself that everything I went through was not in vain. So, now give me your honest opinion about this idea, or about stress management strategies, or whatever comes to mind when you read this. I am pretty stubborn so I don't know if I will change this plan even if I get a lot of negative comments, but I will consider any opinions given. Thanks!

 

[midi]

I know somebody who just got through her phd by using things like meditation - but she also has strong family support and financial security. If you're going to pursue these goals, maybe make a list of all aspects of your life that you need to keep in good shape ie: body, mind, diet, sleep schedule...

 

[onebravegirl]

I like that you have not surrendered to the thought that PTSD will disable you from future goals. Good for You!
You remind me of myself, so I will tell you what I had to learn.
PTSD would get me down but not Keep me down. However if PTSD wants too it can knock you on your tushie.
So I had to accept that at times, I wouldn't be able to do the things I wanted to at the speed I wanted too.
I had to learn to respect the process of getting well and that it would take time. Kinda like an annoying relative that shows up at the most inconveinient time.
If you can accept that this will happen from time to time and roll with it,
ANYTHING is possible. If you love it and want it bad enough.
You go ahead a fly girl, stretch those wings and fly...
O

 

[anthony]

Good stuff and great to hear GP. Well done.

 

[Nicolette]

To me success is facing my fears, overcoming my obstacles in life, and trying to reach my full potential.

I love this attitude......may you achieve such success and based on your post I am sure you will!

 

[growingpains]

I am used to challenges in life so for me this is like any other. Right now it seems like I have so much to learn, but I am excited with the possibilities which lie ahead. There is positive stress which makes you feel like you have to work harder, and then there is the negative kind which in my /our case gives flashbacks and memories coming on whenever it happens. I am trying to use stress as a tool, and learn my stress level extremes so that I can avoid all the other PTSD symptoms which come on when I ignore my bodily warnings. At least with PTSD you get a very clear and direct sign when you are taking too much on at once. That keeps me from being a workaholic to the extreme. I have been pushed down, I know what it is like to not have any power in a situation so I want to be a manager with the understanding I have gained from my past on the strengths and weaknesses of the human condition. You cannot be a good leader until you know what it is like to be a follower. Thanks so much for the kind words and support! I am hopelessly positive and optimistic when I am feeling good and I do want to make it one day even though I still question if I want to have children/a family in the future. It doesn't matter how many times people have tried to kill me, as long as my heart is beating I will keep rising to the top. I hope others have done/do the same. I am not my past and I am not going to let anything stop me. It is probably me being this stubborn which saved me in the first place. Thank you!

 

[onebravegirl]

When you want to RISE, do the difficult!
O