Sufferer Ptsd Triggered By Event At Work

[Belle]

Hello,

Just wanted to say hi and introduce my story briefly.

Recently been diagnosed with PTSD after being threatened by child with a knife at work. This triggered awful flashbacks of a rape and attack over a decade ago.

Have started CBT recently and feeling quite fragile about it all because returning to work after a relatively short sick leave because I want to get back to normal and move forward with my life.

Thanks for reading :)

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[Robert N. Lee]

CBT is good...best of luck.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Belle,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum. It is not uncommon for one event to unlock the memory of another. Although it is unfortunate, it does open the door for healing.

CBT is a great therapy for PTSD, and the support of this forum can be wonderful to augment your healing.

Wishing you the best.

Debbie

 

[Belle]

Thanks Debbie and Robert :)

I am very lucky to be able to have up to 20 hourly sessions of CBT with the same therapist. Also I will be able to leave work slightly early to attend the sessions.

It is going to be difficult as when I have been to first two CBT I have been quite emotional and actually slept for about 2 hours afterwards!

I just want to be able to move forward and I am looking forward to going to work on a phased return starting next week. I love my job and although I needed time off I think I am ready to go back although my therapist and boss are not so sure, I think a phased return is a compromise they will accept.

Belle