- Username
- Anonymous
- Date posted
- 846d ago
following, because i had to quit mine it was so bad
I am fortunate enough to have a great manager who's compassionate and willing to accomodate but im just sick to my stomach with anxiety guilt & shame it almost feels impossible to focus
Typically im a great employee but i also have a physical condition that is irritated by stress and get these flare ups. So i just get overwhelmed with feeling bad for not keeping up with everyone around me
I have disability accommodations at my job. I’m allowed to miss work 3 days per month as needed no questions. I had to have my dr fill out paperwork and send it to my company’s disability management center
I think this may be the route i have to take. Its just hard for me to realize i have a disability
@Anonymous Aw I’m sorry. It is great to have them as a cushion so I know I can take care of myself first and keep my job. I don’t think of myself as disabled or mentally I’ll I just think of myself as someone who struggles with anxiety that gets in the way of work sometimes
Are you in treatment? If not, get a counselor that understands OCD and specializes in ERP. Its not fun or easy, but it works and will change your life.
Hi there! Thanks so much for posting on here. Have you looked into treatment through NOCD, or began the ERP process yet. Some thing that I have found helpful during work is on my breaks, doing an exercise or exposure and then doing my best to move on from that moment. That way, I’m still doing the work I need to for my OCD, but trying to leave the distress after I do the exposures. I have found that a trusted coworker is very helpful in this situation I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this distress, but I can promise you it will get better! Don’t give up! You are stronger than you know!