Posted by gloryb on August 28, 2002, at 12:14:50
In reply to Re: Harassment/Depression/Disability (nm) » MJT76, posted by gloryb on August 28, 2002, at 12:02:29
Sorry--for some reason my first post just
went in as a post and was empty. New here :).I want you to know there are those who know how
you feel. I've done the drill. The bad boss,
the panic on the job (and humiliation from my
boss), the inevitable psychologist, etc. I
was fortunate in a weird way. I was suffering from
some physical conditions and went out on physical
disability. Although I probably could have
gone out psychologically as well at that point!It's the usual thing to worry what the doc will
do when disability is involved. I hate to say
that never goes away. You always wonder if you'll
find a doc who says, "you look (seem) ok to me"
when you know you aren't. The thing is to
be honest and keep your doctor appts and be
sure there is a good record of your progress.For you it will require some time with a psych
doc. Whatever you do don't feel intimidated by
that. They understand what stresses can do to
people. Having anxiety and panic over a boss is
not new to them. I know the lady I saw sure
heard about it :)!Be sure you tell about specifics. If they
hear what the job is doing to you they will
surely see you need some time off.Does your business have leaves of absence?
If you can't get the short-term disability
you might be able to do that if you can do
so financially. You definitely need to get
away from that job!Let us know how you do.
gloryb
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