Mental health, Relatable, Medication and Work: Get me out

Get me out

By bosslady12 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I realized that I needed a new job when I had to take anti-anxiety medication before meeting with my boss. Last time we met, I had a panic attack. FML

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You deserved it 3 403

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By Anonymous - 21/02/2019 17:00 - United Kingdom - Derby

Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 134

You deserved it 341

By Username - 06/04/2011 03:26

Today, I was prescribed anti-anxiety medication due to the high level of stress that I experience at my job. Unfortunately, I cannot afford the medication because I do not make enough money at said job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 705

You deserved it 4 294

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By Anonymous - 11/05/2021 20:01

Today, I had a panic attack while giving a presentation on how to breathe to avoid having panic attacks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 886

You deserved it 196

By anxiety - 16/11/2011 05:11 - United States

Today, I had an anxiety attack because I thought I'd lost my anxiety medication. It ended up being on the shelf right where I left it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 201

You deserved it 10 374

By panicked headaches - 07/12/2015 19:04 - United States - East Lansing

Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't function because I'm constantly fighting off panic attacks, but with them I can't function because I get crippling headaches and heartburn and feel tired all the time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 432

You deserved it 2 085

Imposter syndrome?

By Overworked - 15/03/2025 03:00 - United States

Today, after my boss thanked me for being so "reliable" all the time, I confessed to her that I have really bad anxiety, which has given me a crippling fear of disappointing her and ending up jobless. Even after reassuring me that she would never do that, the feeling is still there. I think I need therapy. FML

I agree, your life sucks 432

You deserved it 147

By Sostupid - 24/01/2011 03:41 - Canada

Today, I had a panic attack because I was constipated. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 514

You deserved it 8 803

Nervous nelly

By rejected - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom - Harlow

Today, I thought I was finally over my anxiety problem, and confidently went to my first ever job interview. Halfway through, the manager told me that if I didn't stop being so nervous, he couldn't give me the job. I cried. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 852

You deserved it 5 184

Take your medication

By my brain sucks! - 10/03/2022 22:00

Today, I’ve been getting my ass handed to me by my anxiety for nearly a year. I talked to my doctor about starting meds. I got so terrified of the possible side effects that I not only had an anxiety attack, I also had a panic attack. I still couldn’t bring myself to take the pills. FML

I agree, your life sucks 939

You deserved it 256

By I don't want to be here anymore - 03/11/2014 21:16 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I realized I need a new job. This happened when I was seriously considering ways to break my leg so I could stay at home for a day and not have to deal with my boss. FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 803

You deserved it 3 297

Peach3 1

Thursday 22 December 2011 0:16

The whole world is getting crazy stressful!

perdix 29

Thursday 22 December 2011 0:25

It's not her, it's you. Any boss is going to cause you to have panic attacks. This is why you should go into work drunk or high. You should alternate your alcohol and your weed so you don't get addicted to either. Plus, it'll be more fun for your co-workers to tell which "medication" you are on.

Comments

Rddvl 11

Thursday 22 December 2011 0:37

Tell him/her to wear a brown bag over their head. Then draw a happy face on the front.

sierrataz 3

Thursday 22 December 2011 0:53

Oh man do I ever empathize with you. Try spending 8 hours in emergency because of it.

rudikk99 2

Saturday 24 December 2011 13:40

I've been there , done that as well :(

xSorry_fml 10

Thursday 22 December 2011 0:54

Just remember it is your job that supports your life, not your life supporting your job. Jobs are hard to come by but taking a pay cut and getting a job that does not stress you the **** out will make your life better in more ways than you could imagine.

Acaprice14 9

Thursday 22 December 2011 1:02

Reminds me of the movie 'Wanted' starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy.

Snafuusmc 12

Thursday 22 December 2011 1:19

Damn man gotta take deep breathes.

Enforcer 7

Thursday 22 December 2011 1:24

I know how that feels. I QUIT my job and went for my check a couple weeks later, even knowing I didn't have to work there, I still almost had an anxiety attack.