Brad SchipkeFounder of Broken To Unbreakable

What jobs can you do with PTSD? #PTSD #cptsd #mentalhealth #overcomingptsd #trauma #anxiety

12 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this short video, Brad Schipke explains that the ability to work while living with PTSD varies widely among individuals. He describes a spectrum ranging from severe, debilitating cases—illustrated by his partner’s experience of constant flashbacks and inability to leave the house or hold a job—to high‑functioning individuals who can conceal their symptoms and perform at a high level. Schipke emphasizes that the key factor is the severity and manageability of the condition: those who are severely debilitated may struggle to maintain employment, while those who can control their symptoms can remain productive. He concludes with a hopeful message that PTSD does not have to be a permanent source of pain and encourages viewers to seek tools for management, inviting them to subscribe for more content.

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What jobs can you do with PTSD? Now, this is dependent on person to person because PTSD can vary in severity. You know, for some people it is completely debilitating where they are literally having flashbacks all day and nightmares all night. My partner had it that severe where she literally could not leave the house because of how bad it was. So in her case, she literally could not hold down a job. But then you have people who can, who are very good at hiding their PTSD. I'm sure you know people who have PTSD and extreme amounts of trauma in their past that are very good at hiding it and can also operate at a very high level. So really the answer to this question is it depends. If you have PTSD that is debilitating, then you won't be able to do much. If you are able to control it and manage it at a, at a, you know, high level, you can be exceptionally productive and still have PTSD. But the most important thing is that whatever scale you're at, whether you're completely debilitated by the PTSD or you're still functioning, it's important to know you do not have to be in pain forever. If you wanna learn more tools on how to do that, that I cannot explain in a video short, uh, make sure to subscribe. But I hope this was helpful.