Quote From: ritehere Half the battle is won when we realize we need help because things are not getting better and likely won't unless we do something to make it better. If that means outside help in learning how to deal with stress, then the sooner we get that help, the sooner we start the healing process.
I used to have a very stressful job too, and like you, I wouldn't take my breaks. It got so bad that I was getting urinary tract infections because I would wait too long! Finally, I realized I was the only one who could change the situation. I told my supervisor that I had not been taking breaks, but would in the future, no matter what was going on, so there would likely be some chaos the next week. Sure enough, he figured out right away that some changes in scheduling needed to occur, and that's what he did. But nothing would have happened if I had not done anything. I've always remembered that lesson.
Hi!
Thanks for your answer! I think you were very lucky to have a supervisor who understood the problem. A good supervisor do! I hope I too have learnt my lesson and that I wont allow it to go that far anymore.
Maria
