C-ptsd: Recently Diagnosed

[MummaKitten]

I was recently diagnosed with PTSD and most recently C-PTSD. I've been dealing with a lot over the last few years and have come to realize that most of my life was traumatic for me in one way or another. Now, I'm in constant anxious states. Even though I'm at work right now, I am fighting off a panic attack and need to cry. Problem is, I work in a residential home for direct supports and am unable to do so....

 

[F_uckYourselves]

Any chance you have a coworker who could relieve you for a little while so you can be alone long enough to pull yourself together?

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this right now. I know how uncomfortable it feels to get so emotional in a public place. I went through an episode this summer where I was having sudden crying jags on the bus, at work, everywhere. It was not fun.

 

[Killashandra]

Don't push yourself to much!! it could have worse consequences for you than what you are dealing with at the moment.
Lucky for you you acknowledge that panic attacks are on the brink of occurring so as 551 said, see if you can get a co worker to relieve you for a few moments to get together.. I made up some cards, mental emergency cards.. ☺ to remind me of my steps to calm down.. maybe that would help.

I say don't push yourself to hard becasue I did.. and I broke.. I haven't been able to go into public or work for over 12 mths now. anxiety at its worse. so if you need time have some annual leave or sick leave to recharge your batteries.

All the best

Killa

 

[BoN-bOn]

I know how that feels to be at work not knowing if you will be able to hold it together. It's terrifying in itself, which only makes the panic worse! I'm a nurse and have had to leave work a few times in the last year because I couldn't get it together. Told them I was sick and had to leave. I remember thinking I was going to die right there in the bathroom! Not fun. I think it even made me feel worse to LEAVE work knowing that I couldn't get it together & that could not continue. Hang in there...continue your therapy, meds, etc. Whatever helps!!

 

[MummaKitten]

I didn't have anyone else to relieve me, but it did subside after awhile. I just had to keep telling myself that I don't have anything to worry about. I was in a safe place.

I've done really well to not have panic attacks at work so far. I just had to do some deep breathing this time to calm me down (thank the lord)