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Yes. Definitely, as well as for the health of my own children. I'm much too worried to even consider it

I get it. . . The economy needs to get going again. But schools re-opening? We are going to sacrifice our children's lives and put our teachers- who already earn peanuts- on the frontlines? As a teacher and parent, I cannot fathom. I'd rather be jobless. So much anxiety over this

Checking in to see how you are doing? You're dealing with so much, but are always there for so many of us

Yes, yes, yes! Your read is so accurate. T did reply and thank me for being honest. But if I'm being honest with myself, I should really consider your post. Thank you

True. I'm just ashamed for not disclosing for so long. Thank you

Thank you. Feels like a weight has been lifted, but still am ashamed

I finally shared with T that I use alcohol to numb. Couldn't bring myself to do so in person, so I emailed him. I can't fathom his disappointment that I see him so regularly but have never come clean

Thank you. I am in therapy. And feeling like I'm making progress. But nonetheless, STILL feeling helpless. Sucks

My job defines me. And BTW, I HATE my job. For the numerous reasons my employer has wronged me- despite my efforts to (and evidence to prove that I'm doing well,) succeed- I can't move forward. I feel perpetually 'stuck' in a frame of uselessness-or helplessness- despite my accomplishments. How...

Thank you. This is reassuring. I tend to get so hung up on the negative that I often forget the positive. I appreciate your perspective; helps me to reframe I will certainly check this out!

So true. Today it was hard to breathe. But in the moment, I got there. Eventually. Thank God.

Thank you for replying. It makes me feel less alone, maybe more 'normal.' The problem , for me, is that PTSD has no 'norms.' I struggle with that constantly. Sometimes it feels like-no matter how hard I may try- that I will never beat this

I feel like I have been making progress processing my trauma, albeit VERY slowly. I attend therapy regularly and am off of work at the moment, on as good headspace. That's why, when hit with a panic attack - one with no obvious recognizable triggers- that paralyzed me today, I'm so damn...

I have learned that I have to cope, as I am responsible for 150 students. who, let's face it, can trigger me themselves. It's so difficult, but I have to do my best to keep it together. There is no alternative

I dont know that I can answer you question, but I can certainly empathize with you, as I am a high school teacher who also has difficulty when I'm triggered. I try to be present and use breathing techniques and sensory skills. Its difficult, as some situations warrant more . Self care is key

Thank you. Sometimes, if I'm being truth, I feel a bit crazy that I cant get past it. I mean, somehow I was able to get past my other traumas. This one is different. Sometimes it makes me feel like a failure, even though I recognize that what's important is that I'm alive. How messed up is...

Today is the third anniversary of the MVA that changed my life in so many ways, resulting in continuing medical care and a diagnosis of GAD with panic, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. And while I'm especially grateful to be alive, I cant seem to move past the accident, despite trauma therapy...

Ok. Thats what I'm afraid of. . . Possibly overreacting So true

CONTEXT:All of the emergency protocol had been covered, and there was a video to be shown of a simulated workplace shooting. The offer was made to allow for employees with PTSD opting out of watching the video. I agree that emergency plans are essential, as well as communicating them to staff...

Most definitely. Thanks again?

Thank you.

This is so true. I appreciate you helping me put it in perspective, especially because I try not to see myself as a victim. But as a result, I'm always questioning whether I'm being overly sensitive or reactive. So thank you

So I was at a meeting at my work delivered by the Emergency Team, and was told that since we were going to discuss workplace shootings, those employees with PTSD should feel free to leave to avoid discomfort. Ummmmm. . . Am I being overly reactive if I felt like mentioning that SPECIFIC...

It has to. We must believe that