[waterknob1234]

Monday was an ugly day at work. Tuesday was not so bad because the head doctor at our medical office got involved and did his best to put a stop to the sniping and negativity coming from the staff from the new company that bought out our office. This morning started with a fresh round of bullying, threats, and intimidation, basically over petty stuff. This set me in a mood of anger, unhappiness, and anxiety for the rest of the day. At 9:00AM I was ready to go home. I had some positive things happen the rest of the day. I received compliments from some of the patients I was caring for. I don't seek out compliments or praise from the patients. I am there to care for them and their needs. But at least if was affirmation that I am doing the important things right. Somehow, its like my mind can't seem to let the positive overcome the negative. I have to force myself to see the positives in life.

I'm sorry, that sounds rough... I would just keep my head down and stay out of the conflict, do my job well, and do my best to dodge all the bullsh*t that's going around. If the patients appreciate your care and you're doing your job well then you can be proud of yourself. Like you said you're there for the patients and to do your best for them, not to get involved in some petty political office crap! Appreciation from patients + no (justified, legitimate) criticisms from supervisors means you are doing a great job I think.

Anyways good luck, I'm terrible at dealing with those kinds of touchy, negativity-fueled situations and that would really stress me out so I feel for you...