I am not a psychiatrist however I grew up in the midst of conflict. It just doesn't sit right considering startup failure in the same context as individuals experiencing those they know being murdered...or the many other horrors people experience.
I do not say this to underplay the difficulty of tech failure. However, within that failure there is probably plenty of privilege. Opportunities that others could only dream.
You are trying to grow and learn from your experiences. Being at peace with yourself can be hard work. I did the leave my job, accelerator programme, back to the workplace journey. I think it's best not to frame your experiences in terms of PTSD. I think this may shape your understanding in a way which is overly negative. There's the old saying you may not see the wood for the trees. In your case I would say come to HN and talk about the trees you have experienced. Rather than try and give the wood a name.
I do not say this to underplay the difficulty of tech failure. However, within that failure there is probably plenty of privilege. Opportunities that others could only dream.
You are trying to grow and learn from your experiences. Being at peace with yourself can be hard work. I did the leave my job, accelerator programme, back to the workplace journey. I think it's best not to frame your experiences in terms of PTSD. I think this may shape your understanding in a way which is overly negative. There's the old saying you may not see the wood for the trees. In your case I would say come to HN and talk about the trees you have experienced. Rather than try and give the wood a name.