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Old Aug 18, 2010, 08:46 AM
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sugahorse; just wanted to send some support your way. My job felt extremely stressful when I first got it and I know I have posted this to you before. I did end up needing to take a leave of absence after being there about a year and a half. My job was triggering my undiagnosed bp, but I also think the bp was causing to feel way more stressed than what the average person would feel in a new job.

I love my job now and certainly only you can decide if you need to quit etc., but I would suggest getting your p-doc to put you on a sick leave before you make suggest a drastic decision. I know you have posted before that you couldn't because your work would pile up, and I will say this my work was given to other Inspectors. Most organizations will be forced to pick up the slack otherwise they wouldn't have the position. As far as telling, I am open about my diagnosis at work. There is good and bad to that. I hated feeling like I should be ashamed of my diagnosis, and the feelings of keeping a secret, BUT in saying that if I go to a different organization, I may not disclose. That's also a big decision for you to make and perhaps speaking to your t-doc may be a good idea.
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