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I just got word from my work that my leave of abscence has been rejected...when the letter is couriered to me tomorrow I will know why. I have been off work since June trying all sorts of things to get better, including GETTING diagnosed. In the middle of all of it I had a kidney stone attack, almost died when I had a reaction to the IVP dye, my grandpa died while I was in the hospital (I gave the eulogy) and then I had lithotropsy to get the remaining kidney stone out of me. (After all that it was a major setback to getting better) I had only applied for an extra 2 weeks on my leave, to Sept 1. I also just found out one of my good friends has betrayed me with severe consequences to me. (and I don't even know what friend it was to know WHO to trust right now!) I'm trying so hard to deal with all the emotional stuff...my yoga, peppermint tea, reading etc; all I normally do to relax isn't working. (I was told not to take Immodium b/c I am hypersensitive to it) To top it off I was told if I don't go back to work tomorrow then I am on more of an unauthorized leave and will have to pay back the past 2 weeks of leave to the company. I love my job..and I don't want to lose it. The last leave request was done by a IBS specialist here.After all that sob story (sorry!) I need to find a really quick way to get rid of my D so I can try to work tomorrow. I am going to try & have a quiet dinner 2 friends to try and relax...but any tips would be great, if there are any. (I'll get your responses when I come back from my psychologist, who may have some extra tips on how to deal with the stress)Thanks so much, and again sorry for this posting being so down.