So after much thought and 3.5 years at my current position I've decided to quit.
There are a lot of reasons but the main ones are changing careers, relocating and workplace dynamics. So pretty objective stuff and I feel confident in my decision. But I've been really triggered lately as a result and would appreciate some tips.
I have GAD and usually experience low level anxiety on a daily basis with spikes going to and interacting with people at work. But in recent weeks/days I can only sleep 3 hours a night, and have been getting full on panic attacks. I think once I officially quit I'll feel a bit better but my job is client intensive and I plan on giving a months notice...so I'll have to give the leaving speech about 50-60 times to various people. Which won't be fun.
And I know in 3 months time I'll be in a better head space and figuring out the next steps. I have a few ideas but my cPTSD is heightened at my workplace and I want some time to distance myself from it to get clear about the next direction.
Also, are there certain careers that are better for those of us with cPTSD than others? For example I really want to avoid sales or anything with a boom bust cycle if possible. I'm thinking a routine 9-5 might be better for me then random appointments and being on call. But I'm not sure really. And that would likely require getting an online degree while working, which I'm totally open to.
Thanks in advance
There are a lot of reasons but the main ones are changing careers, relocating and workplace dynamics. So pretty objective stuff and I feel confident in my decision. But I've been really triggered lately as a result and would appreciate some tips.
I have GAD and usually experience low level anxiety on a daily basis with spikes going to and interacting with people at work. But in recent weeks/days I can only sleep 3 hours a night, and have been getting full on panic attacks. I think once I officially quit I'll feel a bit better but my job is client intensive and I plan on giving a months notice...so I'll have to give the leaving speech about 50-60 times to various people. Which won't be fun.
And I know in 3 months time I'll be in a better head space and figuring out the next steps. I have a few ideas but my cPTSD is heightened at my workplace and I want some time to distance myself from it to get clear about the next direction.
Also, are there certain careers that are better for those of us with cPTSD than others? For example I really want to avoid sales or anything with a boom bust cycle if possible. I'm thinking a routine 9-5 might be better for me then random appointments and being on call. But I'm not sure really. And that would likely require getting an online degree while working, which I'm totally open to.
Thanks in advance