my secret is out - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Message Board

Survivor 1957 · 06-18-2007, 09:53 AM

My secret is out

I had to talk to my boss (the chief of police) to let him know I would be taking time off . We talked off the record and I told him I was being treated for PTSD. I cant believe I told him. I am ready to puke.

K

Sannah · 06-18-2007, 09:55 AM

Dearest Survivor, keep posting then and get more out here with us!

Survivor 1957 · 06-18-2007, 10:03 AM

Cant Post Any More Thave To Go Back To Work,,,,,,i Should Not Of Told, My Walls Are Ocming Down And I Am Not Ready
K

Phoenix · 06-18-2007, 10:04 AM

Dear K,

Your body just hasn't yet caught up with what the mind has truly done yet.

It is no longer a secret and that is a good thing.

The Chief had to respect your candor, when you brought it to the table in the manner you did.

It is nothing to feel embarrassed about.

Now you can begin to take care of you.

No better time than the present.

Take care
God Bless
FTM
(Ryan)

Sannah · 06-18-2007, 11:13 AM

K, maybe keeping the secret helped you to defend/protect yourself and now you feel vulnerable for letting it out. We have all felt vulnerable before. You can still protect yourself.