I have some of these, and I find that I used to make things worse when I tried to "do battle" with it. If I study it, and try to understand it, then I seem to do better. I don't know exactly what your situation is, but mine is military, and a navy veteran. We just flat do not get along. I try to think why "he has this problem", and how can I help him get past it. So far it's still a crap shoot, as to whether he's improving or not, but at least I'M not sufferring "as much" because of him. I put the oneus on him. Good luck, I hope this is of some help to you.

~theGuardian

I had a lot of similar things with work. It is very hard. I didn't realize then that a different type of job would be less triggering for me. I don't know your situation though it seems that you are doing all that you can do. Be patient and kind to yourself.

It's okay. Remember, we are all works in progress. And I have the same reaction when it happens to me. Many hugs and remember, you are working on it and one day, hopefully, it will be better. Until then, keep doing your best and know you got this job because you deserved it. Good luck.

I had a lot of triggers at work. Most of them had to do with people, just in general. It was with coworkers and customers. I eventually had to leave my job for several reasons...and my PTSD is one of them.

It's pretty severe the case I have...considering I'm easily traumatized and it lasts forever!!! I don't know if there's anything that can help..except maybe if you have the chance to recollect yourself after a trigger before having to deal with the next client. Possibility??

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. I am hanging in there. Good thing is I have not had to work on anything for the client that triggers me. I think the project director understands and does not want to stress me more.

That's good that he understands. :) Hang in there!! I think you're an amazing person!!! Take care of yourself. :)

I to have had difficulties in returning to work, I have a very abusive superviosor who is a lier and and manipulator who gets off on making me cry. I was off work for 3 months for PTSD returned and in three weeks he brought me to my knees. I went to my therapist and she suggested a a suit of armor, she said pull somthing out of your wardrobe, wear it like a suit of armor, visualize the crap he deals out to bounce off the suit of armor. What he says, does not matter, she said stand tall, sit tall and with purpose don't let them get the best of you.

wish you all the best!

I often get triggered at work.... It's why I'm seeking treatment before returning.

If people are talking loudly and laughing, it reminds me of the parties my mom used to have that would lead up to family violence. I feel distressed when people are having loud, jovial conversations and I'm not a part of it.

If women are gossiping in a low voice (i.e. whispering), I find it distressing. It's almost like they are preparing to come after me and physically hurt me. I know they're not and anything they are discussing has nothing to do with me. I was bullied in school.

I have to turn up my music so I can cope. I sometimes have to leave for a quick walk. I can't focus.

These are just a couple of examples.

"I to have had difficulties in returning to work, I have a very abusive superviosor who is a lier and and manipulator who gets off on making me cry. I was off work for 3 months for PTSD returned and in three weeks he brought me to my knees. I went to my therapist and she suggested a a suit of armor, she said pull somthing out of your wardrobe, wear it like a suit of armor, visualize the crap he deals out to bounce off the suit of armor. What he says, does not matter, she said stand tall, sit tall and with purpose don't let them get the best of you. "
I have to disagree with what your therapist is telling you because it sounds like you're working in an abusive environment. It doesn't just bounce off, but rather remains in your head for the rest of your life. Have you thought about seeking a job elsewhere? Also, Christians talk about putting on the suit of armor when they leave their home, but it is an armor of God. God protects.

eyesopen33, I had an abusive and manipulative boss. He would trigger me whenever we would need to communicate. I couldn't handle working under him.

I don't have an abusive workplace, just things that remind me of the past or people whose behavior is triggering. For example I was abused by an olive skinned Italian man- now anyone with olive skin makes me very nervous. My manager is Arabic and has olive skin so talking to him is hard for me. Another is I had to work 2 weeks straight with a person with adult ADHD. Their hyper behavior was increasing my anxiety. So it is not a question of people being true a-holes but just things they cannot help (well not always) that are getting to me.