Stress and seeing the doctor
Discussion
I'm between jobs at the moment. Looking for work is hard, recruiters want people to know everything that's on the job spec backwards rather than pick up one or two small things on the job.
At the moment I can't sleep, can't seem to concentrate or relax.
My other half has had depression herself, which is wearing, I've childcare issues at home whilst my other half works and I'm trying to study for exams. It's getting me down a bit and I was wondering about seeing my GP if only to talk about things.
Question: Can this be held against you in potential employment situations?
I don't want to ruin my chances of getting a job, on the other hand if I'm a gibbering wreck it probably doesn't look good at interview.
At the moment I can't sleep, can't seem to concentrate or relax.
My other half has had depression herself, which is wearing, I've childcare issues at home whilst my other half works and I'm trying to study for exams. It's getting me down a bit and I was wondering about seeing my GP if only to talk about things.
Question: Can this be held against you in potential employment situations?
I don't want to ruin my chances of getting a job, on the other hand if I'm a gibbering wreck it probably doesn't look good at interview.
Sorry I can't help with any actual advice but a story that my lighten the mood.
About 2 months ago I was also very stressed (and angry and moody) at being unemployed so I was convinced to go to the doctor to talk about it. I was particularly angry with people f
king me about and wasting my time.
So I phoned the Doctors and told I had to register, fine I thought, booked in at 5pm to see the nurse for quick check and to register. I specifically asked if I needed to bring any documents, twice I was told 'no', drove all the way there and was asked if I had bought the correct documents!!!!!! (Blood now boiling) after being told they couldn't do it I ranted and raved and it was sorted out.
Check-up reveals that my blood pressure is through the roof, not surprising. Appointment with the dr is booked for the next morning.
So I get up and turn up for my appointment at 8:30, when I get there I am told that my appointment does not exist.... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
They slot me into a cancellation at 10am, so I sit waiting patiently listening to all the local gossips slagging off the entire town 10am comes and goes, 10:45 goes past, I go back to reception and I'm informed that they forgot to tell the Dr about my second appointment.
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MOTHERfkERS!
At least I found out the source of my high blood pressure and stress.
About 2 months ago I was also very stressed (and angry and moody) at being unemployed so I was convinced to go to the doctor to talk about it. I was particularly angry with people f
king me about and wasting my time.So I phoned the Doctors and told I had to register, fine I thought, booked in at 5pm to see the nurse for quick check and to register. I specifically asked if I needed to bring any documents, twice I was told 'no', drove all the way there and was asked if I had bought the correct documents!!!!!! (Blood now boiling) after being told they couldn't do it I ranted and raved and it was sorted out.
Check-up reveals that my blood pressure is through the roof, not surprising. Appointment with the dr is booked for the next morning.
So I get up and turn up for my appointment at 8:30, when I get there I am told that my appointment does not exist.... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
They slot me into a cancellation at 10am, so I sit waiting patiently listening to all the local gossips slagging off the entire town 10am comes and goes, 10:45 goes past, I go back to reception and I'm informed that they forgot to tell the Dr about my second appointment.
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MOTHERf
kERS!At least I found out the source of my high blood pressure and stress.
Get a check up stat.
I had the opposite in that I was shattered all the time and moody as hell.
Wifey had had enough of me acting like a teenager so marched me to the Docs.
Turns out I had hypothyroidism. On pills now and am back to being human.
Never assume just because you fell a bit out of sorts that it isn't down to something physical.
I had the opposite in that I was shattered all the time and moody as hell.
Wifey had had enough of me acting like a teenager so marched me to the Docs.
Turns out I had hypothyroidism. On pills now and am back to being human.
Never assume just because you fell a bit out of sorts that it isn't down to something physical.
Get to your doc....
Last January I was on the verge of a breakdown...crying, couldn't sleep, just so stressed all the time, all due to a build up of 'stuff'
It had happened 14 months before, and I was adviced to take two wks off work, which I did. But this time I really didn't want to take more time off, so medication was the next option. I never wanted to go that route, but when the stress was beginning to effect my work as well as my home life I knew I had to do something.
My work place has been very supportive, and I am currently coming off the happy pills. It takes alot to admit you need help, as you feel a failure, but the difference one pill a day can make to your life is amazing. I actually enjoy life again.....and am back to loving my jobs
Not sure if any of the above will help....but the end line is...You health is more important than anything else.
Last January I was on the verge of a breakdown...crying, couldn't sleep, just so stressed all the time, all due to a build up of 'stuff'
It had happened 14 months before, and I was adviced to take two wks off work, which I did. But this time I really didn't want to take more time off, so medication was the next option. I never wanted to go that route, but when the stress was beginning to effect my work as well as my home life I knew I had to do something.
My work place has been very supportive, and I am currently coming off the happy pills. It takes alot to admit you need help, as you feel a failure, but the difference one pill a day can make to your life is amazing. I actually enjoy life again.....and am back to loving my jobs
Not sure if any of the above will help....but the end line is...You health is more important than anything else.
Edited by Penny-lope on Friday 2nd October 12:06
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