Dealing with the mental trauma of radiation exposure due to accident

Posted by diabolical @diabolical, Sep 15 3:48pm

How do i get through with traumatic Radiation Exposure at a workplace accident. Mental Health Drops, Stress Everyday, and I'm very Limited to Socializing IRL. Any suggestions on what possibly i can do?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 16 11:57am

@diabolical, I’m sorry to learn of the mental stress that this workplace accident has caused you. Being injured at work is traumatic and you need support.

Mayo Clinic has a specific department for work place injury called Occupational medicine https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/occupational-medicine/sections/work-related-injury-illness/gnc-20459077

Are you still able to work? Are you coordinating with your workplace HR department or Occupational Health department? They may have mental health supports to offer.

diabolical | @diabolical | Sep 17 12:04am

In reply to @colleenyoung "@diabolical, I’m sorry to learn of the mental stress that this workplace accident has caused you...." + (show)

@colleenyoung I am not able to work currently. I'm suffering still from the CPTSD, Trauma, Hallucinations, Nightmares, etc. Its very stressful and I'm always anxious. I am coordinating with my workplace HR department and I'm still working on Long-Term Disability. I have had no funding or help from any funding/Disability for the last 6 months. I rent with my Fiancé' and we have almost lost the place we live in. I have tried to get back to work but work will not let me because they think right now, I'm a liability.
I'm looking for a Therapist or Any mental health group out there.

jenatsky | @jenatsky | Sep 20 1:50pm

Since we do t know where you reside we cannot recommend specific providers. But I’m certain if you google mental health you’ll find a ton of information to help you. It’s also now easier to see a therapist since most do virtual therapy these days.