I’ve been laid off twice since 2020. Both were working in start-ups, both were due to budget and entire teams being laid off. It has sucked and impacted my mental health more than I expected. I’ve been lucky that I’ve been able to find new work fairly quickly, but the sting from the layoffs haven’t worn off. I’m anxious CONSTANTLY. I’m on edge at work all the time, petrified that I’ll do something, too much, not enough, that will get me laid off again. How do I get over this layoff “PTSD?”

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The same just happened to me. Ill just tell myself that control is just an illusion

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Same with me, I promised myself I do such a great job every step so I won't get laid off again, and I did a great job. But I got laid off last week. I am mentally so emotional and confused.

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That’s terrible! I’m so sorry. You will get through this. Something great will come along soon. I feel like I definitely have PTSD from layoffs. It’s hard to have enthusiasm when you’re paranoid about when the shoe may drop.

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I can so relate to this! I’ve experienced 3 layoffs since 2020. I’m still actively looking and I’m scared sh*t less that the floor will fall beneath me at the next place. I hear you. I wish there was an effective way to deal with this besides taking a leap of faith and not looking in the rear view mirror. I do believe what didn’t work out before wasn’t meant to be, but it’s definitely challenging having faith in the next place. I get it.

If the company you are working for is making you feel this way it is 100% a tactic they use to increase productivity and sales. If you have long term disability benefits find a dr that can help you and take the time you need for yourself. In CA you get up to 12 weeks 70% pay guaranteed. After the 12 weeks you might need other resources but use that time for your healing.

These corporate jobs know we are replaceable. And just like that we can replace them as well.

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