[sasywtch]

I had an incident at work a few years ago. I was diagnosed with PTSD from it. I told my new boss who told me I had to find another job and then put my trigger directly as my lead. Fast forward 8 months-most of 80 employees are not happy. It's extremely bad, boss is under fire and feeling the stress (I believe by her behavior). I cannot go into details but let's just say, boss is or should be worried about her job. The other day she told a coworker, I think all of my staff has PTSD and they need counseling. That highly offended me and when I talk about it offending me to those who do not have PTSD, they don't understand.

I feel the statement was making fun or light of a mental illness whether it be PTSD, bipolar or any other mental illness. Out of 80 employees, about 10 are direct targets of which I am one of the 10. I would go further to say I'm a top 5, maybe the top 3. Even though I can't prove it, I'm betting she got her PTSD diagnosis for everyone from me. Just a guess but it would follow a pattern for her. If any other employee had announced that everyone was bipolar and needed counseling, we'd be written up.

I'm trying to figure out why I felt so offended. Was she making light of a mental issue, was she making fun of my diagnosis, is it legal, etc. I just don't know why I'm so upset with her remark and hoping someone could come up with any ideas.

[Skeezyks]

Hello sasywtch: I'm sorry I cannot comment with regard to your concern. However, since this is your first post here on PC... to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! May the time you spend here be of benefit.

[sasywtch]

Originally Posted by Skeezyks

Hello sasywtch: I'm sorry I cannot comment with regard to your concern. However, since this is your first post here on PC... to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! May the time you spend here be of benefit.

Thank you

[ADeepSandbox]

You have every right to be offended, people talk about mental illness in such a hurtful way. It's messed up. And to feel like it specifically was involving you, that's just upsetting. I would feel almost bullied. I'm sorry that happened.

[sasywtch]

Thank you. I'm trying to process how and why I'm feeling the way I do. My therapy appt. is not until 2/9 so thought I'd pose the question to you all.

[Open Eyes]

Your new boss told you that you had to find another job just because you struggle with PTSD? That's not right to begin with. Yet, it sounds like you are still working for the same person 8 months later am I correct?

It sounds like this new boss is not very good at working with others as a boss and is creating stress in your coworkers. It was wrong for this boss to declare that everyone must have PTSD, again that's insensitive. Is there someone in this work place that you and possibly others can talk to?