Ptsd And Work

[Chris Daniels]

I have PTSD and I get very depress, fatigue, nasue, confuse and dizy at times. What are some ways I can handle these feelings at work? Help because I feel like I can't work like I need to. Thanks for any advice, tips, etc.

 

[PerfectEmpire]

I'd really like help with this too!

 

[KP the nut]

Maybe I'm not the best person to give advice as I was long term sick. However when I went back to work, my colleagues knew about my PTSD (I told them, we were a close team and they are friends as well). I would say if not all, maybe tell one person who can watch out for you. I would be in a meeting and all of a sudden a friend would turn to me and say quietly - 'breathe'.

I used essential oils to ground myself, lemon is my favourite as it zaps me back to the present, I would have some on a tissue to sniff or put some on my lapel. Also take regular breaks if possible. I would go and sit outside for a few minutes, I would touch the wall and register how it felt and look around naming things I could see. If it is not possible to go outside, go to the bathroom, just take time. Also I have a touchstone (a small turtle) which I can hold in my hand.

I admire that you are both still working. I was made redundant in May and now looking for work.

Take care ((HUGS))
KP

 

[Chris Daniels]

Thanks for the good points and also to the first post letting me know I am not the only one. I have let one of the fellow nurses know of my condition just in case I fliped out. Sounds like you try to keep your mind at ease with some of the things you do. I going to start carrying something in my pocket like a cross and try to take more breaks. Using your senses as touch is also a smart thing and I am going to try that.

 

[KP the nut]

Also check out the thread Grounding 101
[DLMURL]https://www.ptsdforum.org/c/threads/grounding-101.12459/#post-235440[/DLMURL]

This has lots of grounding ideas. I printed them off to carry with me.

Good luck
KP