Got scheduled for a biopsy to check on some abnormalities. They said it’s most likely nothing serious. I’ve been in this weird thought spiral that if it’s cancer at least I won’t have to worry about work. That’s messed up. I hate that this work is always hanging over my head and always take priority over everything else. I am working with my therapist on setting boundaries but i think I’m resentful that we’re the ones that need to do this. The companies we work for will never do

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So crazy that I’ve literally had this EXACT same situation and thought pattern which previously I have not wanted to admit to anyone.
I’ve had to learn to take my job less seriously and deal with the consequences of that because at the end of the day I work to live not the other way around. But here if you want to talk!

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I’ve definitely this kind of thought before. Like what sort of medical issue could I contract that would lay me up in hospital for a few weeks, because it was the only way I thought I’d be able to truly disconnect.

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I’ve had this thought about COVID. It’s awful I know but I’ve thought well if I got COVID I could have a serious excuse to stop working for a while and I wouldn’t feel guilty if the consequences (low hours).

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First — I hope your results come back with nothing serious. Second, I e been there being bitter that I am the one to set boundaries. I’ve been traveling this road with depression and anxiety for a long time. Think of it this way — when an organization attempts to provide flexibility and treat you like a professional that doesn’t need micromanaging, it can’t set a one size fits all boundary. It’s up to you because they give you that freedom. I personally am grateful for that, but it took me about 22 years to recognize that.

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The tone at the top is supportive. Unfortunately I can’t change the fact that not everyone listens. No way would I have done what happened to pwc2. I’m speaking from my personal experience and be positive and encouraging and trying to help others. I assume that is what this bowl is for — not to throw darts at others.

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