I have been diagnosed with PTSD following the birth of my baby, specifically surrounding the events a few hours after his birth when he nearly died in my arms and got rushed onto NICU.
Anyway, we’re coming up to his first birthday and therefore the one year anniversary of this event.
I‘m just wondering what is generally advised for dealing with this day? Is it recommended to take the day off from work and allow the emotions to flow freely? or to go to work and try and push through? I’m apprehensive about requesting the day off as I’m sure my boss will think I just want it off as it‘s my child’s birthday. I’m already very weepy now that we’re in the month of the event and having flashbacks on a daily basis.
u/Affectionate-Knee216 — 11 days ago