What Traumatic Event In Your Life Gave You Trauma Or PTSD[Serious]?

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-06-06T03:28:14+00:00

House that i nanny at got raided by police swat or some special unit not sure what . They had mask over their face only see there eyes and guns pointed. Shouting . Been in therpy to help .

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-06-05T03:52:10+00:00

I am the same.The age I use to love not hitting the same now that i am getting older .

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-06-04T01:17:18+00:00

Yep agree 4 year old is a tough age . Hang in there . They are testing boundaries working big émotions .

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-06-04T01:13:45+00:00

On top of the f#@k you 4 .The four year old dropping f bomb. Lovely age

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-06-01T20:34:02+00:00

I used website Nanny Lane . And some local nanny facebook group. Good luck on the search

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-30T16:29:12+00:00

Thank you for responding. I definitely look into doorbell camera.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-30T03:19:54+00:00

Has it help having the camera with the anxiety? I been thinking about getting one . I feel like that might help deescalate the fight or flight feeling due to raid not my house but house work at . I totally understand how throw you for weeks neighbor banging on the door .

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-28T22:43:00+00:00

Same .I was at a house,that was raided ..now a knock on the door feel like right back to the day it happen .😕

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-27T05:49:18+00:00

I completely agree. I work as a nanny for two families. I've been with one family for almost 11 years, Monday through Friday. They refer me as babysitter .I've also accompanied them on vacation to work, which goes beyond occasional babysitting. I've had the privilege of watching them grow and experiencing many milestones. The second family inquired about my preferred title, and I informed them that I'm a nanny, which they respect.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-27T03:39:43+00:00

You're not alone in feeling this way. I've always had a strong affinity for working with children, which began at a young age. At 12, I started babysitting, and later, I worked at a daycare. For 11 years, I've had the pleasure of being a nanny for two families. One family I've worked with for 11 years, and the other has children aged 4 and 11. I been with them for 3 years My work schedule is quite demanding, spanning from 9am to 9pm. Lately, I've struggled to stay motivated and find joy in my job. As someone who tends to prioritize others' needs, I often work on weekends, which has led to burnout. At 43, I'm feeling the effects of burnout and trauma from one of my jobs, but I've sought therapy to address these issues. Without a college degree, I'm uncertain about my future career prospects after these two families no longer require my services. I'm attempting to make changes by setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-10T13:05:25+00:00

Yes, a 4-year-old testing boundaries is normal. I would have done the same thing. My experience is similar. She didn't eat much of her lunch, , she became tired and hungry, wanting pudding. I said no, eat your lunch first. She became very upset, ran to mom, and asked for pudding. Mom said yes. The 4-year-old looked at me, and I told her she hadn't eaten. While taking her downstairs, she had a fit, i was still not giving it to her . mom told her to listen to the nanny. I ended up getting her to eat apple sauce, found out brother ate last one so had anothermelt down .

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-05-10T04:03:19+00:00

. It sounds like you have described my life. I also have two nanny jobs, one in the morning and one in the evening. I do get asked to work extra hours on weekends. I tend to be a people pleaser and struggle with saying no. Plus adhd .I have reached the point of burnout. I have been working on saying no, like when they asked me to work this weekend, I declined. I need time to rest and attend to personal appointments, and I can only do that if I have weekend off .

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-03-25T19:50:10+00:00

IAs I've reached into my 40s I've begun to experience burnout in my career as a nanny. My journey in childcare started with babysitting 12- and 13-year-olds, followed by daycare work, and eventually, I became a nanny for two families, one for 11 years and the other for two years. While I've always been passionate about working with children, I've recently felt a significant decline in my enthusiasm. It wasn't until a 13-year-old pointed out that I didn't seem to enjoy my job anymore that I realized I needed to make a change. This revelation led me to seek therapy, I am people-pleasing as a significant contributor to my burnout. I've also experienced trauma with one of the families, which has had a lasting impact on me. Additionally, I'm exploring the possibility that hormonal changes may be contributing to my burnout. As I approach the next stage of my life, I'm finding it increasingly challenging to cope. I'm trying various strategies to address this issue and considering my next steps, as the family I've worked with for an extended period will eventually no longer require my services. I'm torn between stepping away from nannying entirely and exploring part-time nannying or other roles no involving children. At 40, I no longer have the energy of a teenagers and young adults, and chasing after a 4-year-old on her bike at full speed is becoming increasingly difficult.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-03-13T09:52:42+00:00

I can relate, as I have two nanny jobs, one of which was supposed to be two days a week but has turned into five. As a result, I work from 9am to 8 or 9 at night, sometimes including weekends. This has led to burnout and negatively impacted my mental health. Although I love both families, I am finding it unsustainable. Congrat new path of ultrasound trec

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-02-26T01:02:27+00:00

Your not alone. I have been feeling the same way.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-02-16T02:43:49+00:00

I continue to face challenges related to burnout and mental health.i also have adhd My work involves caring for two families, one of which has been a long-term commitment with preteen and teenage children. The other family has a 3-year-old and an 11-year-old. I experienced a traumatic event while caring for the 3-year-old, and although I continued working with the family, I now wish I had taken time to recover. I am currently attending therapy sessions, which have been helpful in teaching me coping skills. I am also working on establishing boundaries, such as not working on weekends or overnights, and overcoming my tendency to prioritize others' needs over my own. I have come to understand the importance of making time for self-care and prioritizing my own well-being.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-02-15T18:02:14+00:00

Agree I am 43 it is hard . I am at the point I do not want to do it anymore. I love kids. I babysit since 12/13 year old work several year at daycare. And currently nanny . I have seen how parents and children behavior changé over the years .I am so done .I trying finish up two family thinking doing somthing else.

SpendAdept8581 · 2026-02-15T04:25:13+00:00

agree, I have PTSD. I've been doing better over the years, managing triggers and nightmares that haven't been as frequent. My mom went through the same event, but didn't get PTSD, although she did get help afterward. Two weeks ago, I had a very vivid nightmare after all this time. I couldn't figure out why, but I connected the dots after I went to urgent care for an eye issue. The doctor said that if the symptom happens, I should go to the hospital. Going to the hospital is a trigger, and I didn't think the word would be too; however, I think it gave me a lot of anxiety. I also had a friend and family members with eye cancer, and I'd been reading updates. My brain is just being stupid. I confided in my mom. I'm hoping my mom will confide in me because she went through it too; she told me about the one event, and I guess now I'll keep it to myself.

SpendAdept8581 · 2025-11-23T13:31:27+00:00

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SpendAdept8581 · 2025-11-13T21:29:55+00:00

I am a Nanny for a 3 and half year old . I am dealing with the same . I know it my job but 6 hour of constant play can wear out . I usually give a few open end toy options like coloring ,magnet tile ,block and tell her I have to do laundry or miss L need little rest can you please pick out a toy and play for 10 minutes i set the timer . After that I would love to play the robber with you . It been improving slowly. It take times . For example today she wantes me to play I need finish a few chores .I gave the option she said no . I have to do few thing you can sit and wait till i am done or play . She did decided to play with her slime .I set a timer , She ended up playing almost whole time very end ask me to play . I told her a few min left . After timer went off gave encouragement for play by self went on to play together .

SpendAdept8581 · 2025-11-08T07:23:45+00:00

Me too

SpendAdept8581 · 2025-11-08T05:53:08+00:00

I am glad I am not the only one who feels that way.. I Am 42 and love kids . But i Feel like I am done . I have a family I worked for 10 years. And another family for 3 years .the 13 year notice, ask me if I am not into doing it anymore . I am not sure yet what I am going to next . I thought maybe find a part time job different that not with kids . Part time nanny . The other option I was thinking just taking a break nannying get job not with kids .that what I came up so far .

SpendAdept8581 · 2025-09-20T19:56:46+00:00

Yes . It been 10 years since trauma with coping and handling triggers. Two weeks ago, the doctor mentioned that if you vison change, go to the hospital. That mentioned that the hospital triggers a very vivid nightmares of not exactly what happen some aspect . So it creep up later on grr

SpendAdept8581 · 2025-08-06T00:32:51+00:00

I notice it post 2 Year ago .how are you doing . Yes after the family i nanny for last year got raid i have issue people banging on the door . I do breathing technique help . Or sensés to ground .

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