PTSD and small business owner

[Candice444]

Hi Everyone

This is my first post, I have C-PTSD and other issues that come along with it..

I started a mobile pet grooming business about a year ago. I like animals and thought it would be the right fit for me having PTSD.
Basically I have been left feeling mentally and physically exhausted to the point where I have driven on the wrong side of the road, and have wanted to cry when dealing with a very difficult pet.
The money is relatively good and I love people's pets but I feel so hollow inside having to put this happy facade on all the time with customers that I am this happy well adjusted person.When in reality I'm fatigued all day, my IBS is flaring up from the stress and i'm putting on more weight.

I can't talk to my family members as my mother refuses to acknowledge my PTSD , as her husband abused me since I was a child.

Ok just needed to vent thanks for reading

 

[EveHarrington]

I think it’s awesome that you started your own mobile pet grooming business!

I saw one of these at the gas station a few weeks ago. Maybe that was you? Lol.

Can you cut back/adjust your hours do that you’re less fatigued?

 

[Candice444]

I live in South Africa lol
Yes im thinking of increasing my prices and working half day while i find other work thanks

 

[EveHarrington]

Ahh so it wasn’t you, lol.

That’s the great thing about running your own business. You can set your own hours, make your own rates, etc. Sculpt your business into something that works for you. Good luck!