[waterknob1234]

So far I have had an average week. Tuesday was terrible because every one of my five bosses snapped at me for something. I worked myself into exhaustion and went home with a migraine and arthritis hurting. I sat on the sofa and cried myself to sleep. The rest of the week has not been nearly as bad. I still work in a hostile environment. I still have a workload that is impossible to keep up with. For the most part I am getting where I just don't care. I am slipping into the "don't give a darn" mode.

My neurologist prescribed a new medication for my migraines, amitriptyline, which also happens to be an anti-depressant. So now I am on 2 antidepressants, Wellbutrin and amitriptyline. The amitriptyline makes me a little sleepy but I don't mind that too much. It seems to be calming my nerves some. It also seems to work much better at preventing migraines than the Topamax I was on. I am glad to get off the Topamax because it had terrible side effects.

I was a little down in the dumps because I have applied for several jobs and all I have gotten back is 3 rejection notices. I do not want to work in this current job indefinitely. I could say the problem is me, but everyone else in our office is also looking for another job because they are not happy. I just ask God that if it is His will for me to stay in the workplace where I am to at least make it tolerable. I can even think of ways to solve problems in the office but nobody wants to hear my thoughts. The way they operate is to attack and blame.

[gina_inthewoods]

waterknob... work sucks sometimes. Give yourself a ton of credit because you are hanging in there! I also take Welbutrin and taking something else with it helps a ton. Also taking the Wellburtin win the morning will help with the wanting to sleep. Finding a new job can be difficult, but I am a believer that sometimes you can't find the right one, because it isn't open yet! Working in human resources I see that alot! Best wishes...

[Frankbtl]

Hi waterknob, hoping today hasn't been too bad either??
But really well done on getting back on it after Tuesday!!! I can imagine you really didn't want to go in on Wednesday so real kudos!!!! And seems like it paid off with things getting a bit better afterwards.
As your colleagues are finding it hard as well though, could you get a little more support from them as well?? Maybe support each other??
Although it can sometimes help to know that someone else is in the same position as you, that they understand, and that you're not on your own, if you could maybe talk with them a bit more?? In breaktimes (?) or after work if/when you aren't just wanting to get home.
Not to say you're on your own, when you've got us!!!
The change in medication sounds like a positive step though, and hopefully it will help you a little through the job hunt.............it can be really hard sticking with it so you're doing well........and maybe try to see each rejection as a step closer to the one!!
It sounds like you have a lot to offer a prospective employer, so hang in there.

Alison

[TheOriginalMe]

Well done for keeping on going into work no matter how hard it gets. There is not much that's certain these days, but it is always easier to find a new job when you are in a job to begin with so hanging on in there is really important. Don't be too discouraged about rejections, I think it takes a while for most people to get to the interview stage when they first start looking. It can be worth contacting the companies who rejected you to ask for feedback as that way you can sometimes find out little things that make a big difference.

Amitryptiline is one of the older TCA drugs for depression. Generally, drugs in the TCA class are as effective as newer drugs, they just don't prescribe them much anymore because they have a higher risk when taken in overdose. The side effects can be a bit unpleasant but they usually wear off, they are a bit slower to act than the more modern drugs (anything up to 12 weeks) so if you are feeling some benefit already that is a good sign. I hope it does the trick for both the migraine and depression.

[SeekerOfLife]

Sending you some hope & encouragement.

[Fuzzybear]

gentle hugs

[lilypup]

Work is just terrible stress and migraines are the WORST! Hugs to you...I hope something opens up for a new job for you soon.