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Posted 4/21/2011 10:04 PM (GMT 0)

This is my first time writing in here.  I have been off work on stress leave for almost a month now.  i've been at the same company for 10 years and in the last 3 years i've had a new manager and new supervisor.  I also received a promotion.  In the past 3 years things have gotten considerably worse.  We have gone to the union about these issues and we've also had a couple of meetings to address the issues with the manager and supervisor and HR.  NOthing has been fixed.  Some of the issues are that they tend to like to blame others for when the 'ball is dropped' (mostly me) but when complements are received, they make sure they take the credit.  They pile on work that i was not hired for and then it causes me to get behind on my work.  If my work is not done on time, they question why it wasn't completed.  The supervisor doesn't stand up for us to our manager.  The supervisor is the type that will be your best friend in order to get ahead, step on everyone in the way, and blame everyone to make her look good in the manager's eyes.  There are too many issues to list.  So, i went to the doc to get my perscription refilled for my acid reflux/heartburn.  He strongly suggested i take time off and take medication for my depression.  I didn't.  The following week i went to see him again and he asked why i hadn't taken the time or the meds.  I can't take the meds because i've had grand mal seizures and i didn't take the time off because it stressed me out more about having to go back.  I have been sick all winter, my allergies have never been this bad, i have nausea, acid reflux, stomach issues (had a cat scan on my stomach and throat b/c it feels like there's a lump there, and on my stomach b/c of the acid reflux both came back fine) and anxiety attacks (problems breathing and chest pounding).  Now i went to the doctor again b/c i have to go back to work soon.  He wants me to take more time off and suggested medical EI.  They will pay for some of my time off and my company will top off using my sick time.  I just want to know if anyone has done this before?  Any comments on anything i've written is welcome.  I have started to look for another job, but it's difficult to find, my job pays really well and also has all the benefits.  However, i am past the point of wanting to return to this job i think.

Posted 4/21/2011 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome to HealingWell,

I am sorry to read your job is stressing you out.  A couple of things re your job - is your supervisor under union contract or management?  Also wondering how your contract job description reads as far as your duties if you are being assigned duties not in the job description ?

Also have you seen a therapist to help you work through your problems ? Many of the members in this forum have had success with therapy including myself. 

CBT = Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events. The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change.  There is a free online site that you can work through from home using your computer.  Here is the link for the site: http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

I hope you can work things through and also remember we have a forum for GERD so do visit and post questions in that forum.

Keep on talking with us and know we care.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Posted 4/22/2011 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi BiGonne, you have been advised well by Kitt, but I did want to welcome you and let you know that you are in good company. My very first anxiety symptom was also 'globus', or the lump in the throat. This followed with stomach issues, and eventually the whole A/P package.

I would also encourage you to look into therapy to help you deal with these physical issues and the stress from work. Keep posting here as well, this is a great place for information and support!

Again welcome and take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/22/2011 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
I'm new to this website but i need answers...i am always having anxiety attacks out of nowhere and i always have bad headaches..i always think it's a tumor or anyurism (sp), because i have eye pain and neck pains too..my hands and feet tingle and go numb, i have had areas on my head go numb..i take 20mg of omeprazole (prilosec) for gastritus and acid reflux every day, i have Lorazepam for sudden attacks of panic...my family always says i am fine and i just have hypochondria...i have 2 children 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son...i can't even be left home alone without having an attack, i have lost jobs over it, i have made my fiance lose jobs because i have "freaked" out and thrown things and threatened to leave him if he doesn't stay home with me...i have never had these problems in my life, i am 22 years old soon to be 23 and this just isnt normal...i have had a CAT scan done and blood work, tests, all saying im normal, EKG always normal, blood pressure normal, lungs clear...now a friend suggests i may have multiple sclerosis and i have an MRI set up for June 9th...i just want an answer and relief..if anyone can relate or can help or has ?'s please reply!! i just want my life back :( thank you...
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