Does you anxiety/depression interfere...

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Does you anxiety/depression interfere...
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Thu, 04-06-2006 - 5:08pm

with your job performance? Mine does in a big way because most of my anxiety comes from stuff that happens at work. How do you deal with it? How much do you tell your boss? This is the only job I've had where I'm actually afraid I might be fired or officially reprimanded. Back in January, my boss gave me a warning because my productivity isn't where it should be. I vaguely mentioned health concerns, and he backed off right away. But I know I've started to slip again, and I'm really afraid that he's going to say something again and this time get our VP involved or something. I don't think it's any of his business that I have anxiety problems, but at the same time I have no other explanation for my poor work performance. What am I obligated to tell him, if anything? And how can I improve my work when *work* is what is making me so unhappy?


Today is a very bad day. I can't believe I have to wait 2 more weeks until my therapist gets back in town.


Laura

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Registered: 03-19-2006
Thu, 04-06-2006 - 9:38pm
Laura it's really not anyone's business that you have anxiety issues and remember that many people do not understand what we go through. So many folks have the "snap out of it" perspective. It's like migraine; "what, you only have a headache??" I've had a lot of job experience, both as a worker-bee and as a manager. I can tell you that in business there is a lot of looking at numbers, productivity and attitude. If there are things involved in your job duties that you can improve, ones that are not affected by your anxiety, then get busy and improve them. Attendance is a big issue so try to make sure you show up, ready to work, every day. If there are tasks within your job description that are difficult for you approach your management with the perspective that you would like further training to improve. Keep it business oriented as much as possible. And then sometimes we have jobs for which we are not very well suited. That has to be considered, if you are very unhappy. If your anxiety is constantly triggered by your unhappiness with your job then maybe it's time to start evaluating whether you can and want to change your job. I know it's tough, but sometimes we are confronted with tough decisions because of what triggers our anxiety. I know you are trying to make improvements with therapy and meds so don't sell these efforts short because they might alter the work issue. Keep your chin up!! It can and will get better for you.
Blessings,
Suz
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 04-06-2006 - 9:47pm

(((Laura))) Your therapist will be back before you know it!

Sheri Ann