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sarah408 · 10-19-2008, 08:39 PM

Hi,

Here's my question- is it possible to have some kind of post traumatic stress from a dysfunctional workplace?

Asking because I was laid off a year ago- and took the year off to regroup and address my depression (fell into a bad depression with anxiety after my lay-off, tho the depression was present before the lay-off) and since have had recurring very bad workplace dreams.... reliving the abuse and ill treatment that went on whilst working there. Had one last night- woke up in a sweat, feeling scared and took awhile to calm down so I could fall asleep again.

The dreams are very real and recurring. Any thoughts on how to get them to stop? Is it a form of PTSD?
It also makes me quite fearful of my upcoming jobhunt- I so do not want to get into another bad environment.

Anyone with insight or a similar experience?

Cheers, Sarah

10-19-2008, 08:39 PM	#1
sarah408 Member (female) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: canada Posts: 67	depression and workplace trauma question Hi, Here's my question- is it possible to have some kind of post traumatic stress from a dysfunctional workplace? Asking because I was laid off a year ago- and took the year off to regroup and address my depression (fell into a bad depression with anxiety after my lay-off, tho the depression was present before the lay-off) and since have had recurring very bad workplace dreams.... reliving the abuse and ill treatment that went on whilst working there. Had one last night- woke up in a sweat, feeling scared and took awhile to calm down so I could fall asleep again. The dreams are very real and recurring. Any thoughts on how to get them to stop? Is it a form of PTSD? It also makes me quite fearful of my upcoming jobhunt- I so do not want to get into another bad environment. Anyone with insight or a similar experience? Cheers, Sarah Last edited by sarah408; 10-19-2008 at 08:41 PM.