(((wise))) yes I was thinking the stress is adding to your poorer job performance... and then that adds to your stress... it's a vicious cycle.

Glad to see you see your doc on Tues. I hope you can search out exactly what attitude you have towards/for work and see if there IS something you can change... if nothing else, you should be able to have some comfort from your doc of how other people act this way, and may not realize at all how it is affecting you: they are so busy with themselves!

If someone does say something about you doing your job worse, then say something back like, yes, but it's just a phase I've fallen into and it will pass soon... maybe that will take their focus off you? Is there a buffer within your office that can alleviate some of the contact with those who are getting to you?

I don't know how you do it: work under these conditions. Even if you are overreacting, or not fully recognizing the real scenario, it's a terrible feeling to be triggered so! I am unable to work at all due to my PTSD... from my injury and the way the "superiors" did NOT act on my behalf! Unable to work. So you are doing way far better than I am... and I hope you can work through this quickly.