poor work attendance

tw: mention of physical symptoms caused by anxiety and quick mention of sh does anyone else have poor work attendance and call out too much bc of anxiety ? i don’t want to sound entitled for “having the luxury of calling out” whenever i need to bc i know some people just can’t afford to. but i just want to know if anyone else has this issue. (i work a part time barista position) my anxiety will manifest into paralyzing physical symptoms like severe nausea, sweats, urges to sh, and continuous horrible intrusive thoughts that manifested said anxiety attack, and i know that my unstable mental state will make me very unpleasant to be around and completely unable to perform my job properly. so i’ll end up calling out. my managers haven’t talked to me about my attendance, but i’m very vocal about it bc i’m highly aware that it’s a problem. i’ve told them that it’s not that i don’t want to work. i’m not that kind of employee. i just become so paralyzed and consumed in my head that i know i won’t be able to perform my role that day and it’ll do more damage coming in unfortunately. i know most people will just go in regardless and i completely admire those of you that do. but does anyone just have shitty attendance for this reason ? :(

Username: FruitLoopFruitLoop

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 46w ago

Reading this as I called out today😭 I also have poor attendance and call out bc of my anxiety. I’ve talked w my managers and they understand and I also realize the luxury I have to be able to call out but I definitely feel you. I can’t imagine going into work somedays w how I feel and w this week specifically I’ve had a flare-up. I feel guilty ab it a lot but sometimes it’s too hard.

Username: whereismymindwhereismymind

Date posted: 46w ago

@FruitLoop god this makes me feel better !! i thought i was the only one. i’m constantly asking my other coworkers if i’m the only one who constantly calls out and i kinda am 🧍🏻‍♀️ hopefully one day it gets easier for us

Username: PhoebeJarris33PhoebeJarris33

Date posted: 45w ago

I totally feel your struggle and pain! 😟 I've been through something similar, and what helped me was this free AI OCD tool, "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try), recommended by my therapist. Your situation reminds me of the tool as I think it'll be perfect for your struggle because it provides you step-by-step personalized support specifically tailored for those paralyzing OCD moments. Your courage to openly acknowledge the situation and reach out for understanding is so admirable! 💪💕 Remember, it's not about comparing suffering - your feelings are valid, and digital tools like "unstuck" can offer a helping hand. I normally hate it when people promote things, but I genuinely believe this might help you like it helped me, and I'm here to support you! 🙏

Username: needhealingneedhealing

Date posted: 45w ago

Oh yes. I take mental health days when I need them. If you are in the states, talk to your doc/therapist about periodic FMLA. They can get it so that those days don’t count against you. That only works if you work full-time and have been with your employer a year, though. But listen, NEVER feel bad for caring for yourself. You are sick. Just because your disease is mental does not mean you don’t have one.

Username: 199903

Date posted: 4y ago

OFF TOPIC I have a chronic digestive condition that makes me call in sick to work a lot. I feel such intense guilt when I call in sick and I’m always worried of losing my job because of it. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach this? I feel unwell today but I’m scared to call in sick..

Username: you.are.enough

Date posted: 1y ago

Guilt & Shame

I've been having a rough few months. My OCD, anxiety, & depression have been very overwhelming--to the point that I'm struggling to keep up with my professional responsibilities, specifically school & an internship. I feel incredibly ashamed that I'm struggling as much as I am because I'm doing my first clinical internship as a therapist. I feel so guilty that I'm a therapist whose mental health struggles are making it difficult for her to do her job of helping others. I'm having thoughts that I shouldn't be struggling this much, that it's bad I'm struggling this much, and that it means my supervisors are going to tell me that I can't do this internship anymore. I'm having thoughts that I'm not mentally healthy enough to be a therapist right now, which worsens the anxiety and depression I'm already feeling. I'm not looking for reassurance, but I'd appreciate any words of support. I know that I'm not the only one on here whose mental health impacts their occupational functioning.

Username: blp99

Date posted: 30w ago

Should I quit work?

Hello everybody, I’m writing because I’m at work but I just keep having panic attacks and I’m not able to work. It has been like this for a long time and I can’t be productive I’m thinking about quitting. Do you have any similar experiences? What do you think I should do? Thank you

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