Desperately needing a safe place conflict free

[TBella]

I have been struggling for the last two weeks. There is a work situation where my boss is under investigation for abusive behaviour to both children & staff.

There has been so much conflict around me & im not allowed to talk about it with anyone, which has triggered the PTSD & anxiety in me. It has left me feeling unsafe triggering memories of my last boss who was violent & abusive to me. And also childhood memories of never feeling safe.

Right now, i am so desperate for a safe place, somewhere I can hide & find a safe place of comfort.

i have also been noticing that since having PTSD, the city life doesn't seem to suit me. I am longing for a less fast paced, noisy, superficial world. I'm longing for peace, calmness, getting back to the basics & closer to nature. Somewhere tranquil.

Im wondering if anyone else who has PTSD, found this & moved. Do you think it would benefit my mental health to move?

Kind Regards

TBella

[TBella]

Thanks Jay

[JackM]

I also have PTSD, and I also feel the same way as you. The desire to get out of the city and into a less stressful environment. I think the reason for this is that in isolation you have less triggers for your PTSD symptoms, like flashbacks. At least that is the case in my experience.

I was very tempted to leave the city and go to some rural location, but in doing so I would finally isolate myself entirely. Even though I can only count the number of people I have semi-regular contact with on one hand, if I left the city I would have no contact at all.

Its an option for you, but you will have to decide whether it is worth it.

[TBella]

Thanks Jack