PTSD is a mental condition. Like it or not that's what it is. Luckily it's not necessarily debilitating. However, employers are entitled to know. They are also required by law to adapt things for you.
I'm not proud of my PTSD but I'm fairly open and honest about it. It's not my fault. I didn't choose to have it and in my case I would do all the things again that caused it.
My workplace knows, my work colleagues know and my friends know. They don't always understand what it is or how to deal with it so I explain. When I have a startle reaction or an over emotional reaction they're sympathetic and it's touched me how many of them genuinely care.
One thing that strikes me is that having this and getting it treated is somewhat like being released from hospital after something life changing. You have to make changes to your life and adapt. This can mean re-evaluating all sorts of behaviour and habits. The workplace changes are a part of this.
It's hard to change attitudes if things are kept in the closet. Please don't let yourself be bullied.
I'm not proud of my PTSD but I'm fairly open and honest about it. It's not my fault. I didn't choose to have it and in my case I would do all the things again that caused it.
My workplace knows, my work colleagues know and my friends know. They don't always understand what it is or how to deal with it so I explain. When I have a startle reaction or an over emotional reaction they're sympathetic and it's touched me how many of them genuinely care.
One thing that strikes me is that having this and getting it treated is somewhat like being released from hospital after something life changing. You have to make changes to your life and adapt. This can mean re-evaluating all sorts of behaviour and habits. The workplace changes are a part of this.
It's hard to change attitudes if things are kept in the closet. Please don't let yourself be bullied.
