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Help with triggers?

kokokitty
kokokitty
Heeelp.

I have PTSD mostly because my parents were drug addicts and I witnessed my parents beating each other.

One of my coworkers is a trigger.

When he gets angry, he raises his voice VERY LOUDLY AND GETS RUDE and it reminds me a lot of my parents and I get this unexplainable fight or flight thing going on and I usually just end up crying.

I have only told my manager about this issue, but this is obviously something I need to work on. Help?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a house mate who is an arrogant drunk so I am in a similar situation. I hope someone can offer you some constructive advice. Good luck
CindysRain
CindysRain
That is a rough situation! I had a similar problem where I use to work. I went to the bathroom in tears several times due to someone's behavior triggering me. Only thing I did to help a bit was to prepare myself each day before work.

Since you know how this person can react at any given moment, mentally prepare yourself for their explosion. Find something to refocus on, maybe something to keep your hands busy, practice calm breathing - inhale deep through your nose, then slowly blow it out (smell the flowers & blow out the candles).

Wish I could help more. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i would really suggest going to a support group for people that experience any type of mental illness. You are not alone. Check out www.nami.org and find a support group meeting and go to it. You never know who you're going to meet that has a story similar to yours.