Sufferer I Never Could Quite Understand

[Micha Coyle]

Hello all,
My name is Micha. I always have felt a little awkward from being young up to now. I'm hoping there are people here who can help me. I have night terrors, I isolate myself when I'm frustrated, and feel nobody around me can quite understand. Most of the time I am exhausted, dehydrated, ashamed, and resentful. I tend to push people I love away because I feel too damaged. My biggest struggles lately have been my job. I feel worthless even though I know I can't be doing too terrible. I need help, I am in counseling. But my question, those who have PTSD, do I tell my employers? I'm so confused...

Any help is appreciated!

 

[futurefocussed]

Unless it affects your job performance, you don't have to tell them.
My boss knows, but I knew her and worked with her for 4 months before I told her.

 

[Ka-9]

Hi Micha and warm welcomes.

Mine was a result of workplace, and I hid it for years. I'm not sure about your situation to be perfectly honest, however, if you have a workplace health/ personal work issue advisor, or even a general human resources office? Then you might be able to discuss it confidentially first.

Otherwise I'd keep as much responsible documentation for doctors visits, medication, etc.....maybe then if your condition effects your performance so much that they approach you about it, you can advise them accordingly and show its an honest issue etc.

PS great looking pup!

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome!

Discrimination is illegal but that doesn't mean it won't happen. I'd hold off on disclosing to an employer unless it is necessary.

:hug:

 

[Micha Coyle]

Thank you all so so much! I've been quite distracted lately unfortunately with work and haven't had a chance to check my account. the support and nice things people have said to me on this site amazes me. so many people just don't understand what it's like to have this and to be honest it use to frustrate me and upset me. Now though, through my wonderful counselor, I've discovered it's not a disorder necessarily, but all that have this should think "I'm a survivor." We are strong people and what happened to us, happened for us so that we can withstand anything. I truly care for everyone who took the time to read, comment, and like my post. you all are very special and meaningful to me. thank you so so much!