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Learning that I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) helped me recover from my trauma.

Symptoms of PTSD typically begin within 3 months after a traumatic event but in rare cases, they may not occur immediately. Because of PTSD stigma people often dismiss symptoms of PTSD until it is no longer able to be ignored.

Everyone has a different story

In my own case it took a while for myself to realize I had PTSD. Even longer to fully accept the diagnoses. But learning I have PTSD has enabled me to seek the help I need to heal.
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Dealing with PTSD at work can be challenging. Navigating flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and hypervigilance is difficult in any environment, but managing these symptoms at work can feel impossible.

When your coworkers and colleagues judge you based on your trauma history, it can be hard not to worry about how they’ll react to what you say next. You may find yourself avoiding certain situations altogether because you know you won’t be able to cope if something goes wrong.
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Anxiety is hard, but understanding it is the first step

Most people are familiar with experiencing anxiety from time to time. Techniques that you might try include breathing exercises, journaling, practicing gratitude, distracting yourself, and caring for yourself can all help. When anxiety affects relationships, work performance, and other areas of life, there is potential that these anxious feelings are an indicator of mental health illness.
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