No other option

[Sappyblack]

I've never posted something like this or have gone to a support group; but at this point I don't know what else to do. I've been diagnosed with bi-polar and severe anxiety. I have had anxiety and social anxiety for as long as I can remember. I'm on valium, lithium and lamictal. Over the past few months my social anxiety has gotten so bad that it's effecting my job; to the point where I can't leave my office or talk to other employees. Thinking of going to work makes me miserable when I'm away from work. It makes me want to turn to other drugs just to make it through the day. I don't know what to do at this point; any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Sappyblack, thank you for your post. I am sorry things appear so bad for you at the moment. It is very good that you are able to work, well done. Do you have a Human Resources dept. Occupational health dept. at your place of work? They may be able to help with your work situation to make things easier for you for the time being. Also are you due for a review of your medication? you don't say anything about seeing your health professional about your feelings recently.

[Sappyblack in reply to MAS_Nurse]

I see a psychiatrist once a month; he adjusts my meds but nothing seems to be helping. As for my job, HR is not in my building; the company I work for contacts work out to hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. I have never met with HR yet in the 7 months I've been here.

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I'm with you on this ... very difficult ... i spoke to my boss about my anxiety ... I'm not hiding it anymore ! I need to pay my bills, therefore I need my job .. hence more pressure ! .... I was thinking of contacting HR too and my union as back up, to ease my pressure ! Good luck to you