The continuous threat of layoffs hanging over us is stressing me out so much that it is affecting my health.
I am having trouble sleeping, my blood pressure is high, and my concentration is shot to hell.
Not that DST cares, of course. Anyhow, I was wondering how do you deal with all this stress? Any secret trick that helps you stay calm?
I agree with the comment to see your doctor. Your health is the most valuable thing a person can have. It’s important to learn if you need medication, even if on a temporary basis. These things have helped me manage stress: cut way back on the amount of sugar I consume, drink LOTS of water throughout the day, eat meals that are not fast food or processed food, but from simple, fresh ingredients with fruits and vegetables. Step away from your desk to move your body for a couple of minutes every hour. Cut way back on all screen time in late evenings, it really makes falling asleep a bit easier. Do breathing and meditation exercises. Go for a walk in a pleasant place, and look at the nature around you, you’ll be amazed. Listen to the cicadas and birds. It takes your mind off the stressful situations and lifts your mood. Be around caring and supportive people. I hope this helps. Sending positive energy and hopes for good health your way.
Smoke weed!
Why on Earth would you stay in a job that's causing you that? Just get up and get some interviews already.
When my company was going through this, I went to Hermann. There isn't a lot of industry there, but what there is, the larger world passed by and they never got like modern corporate America. They have hands-on jobs working on products people want, and have full-time jobs with benefits that I hear they can't keep filled (some of them). There's a fabric swatch company, a wooden toy company, a gear company, a plastic bottle company, and of course several wineries. Not to mention in small towns around the state (not Hermann I don't think) they make all the barrels that whiskey is aged in. I could feel my blood pressure decreasing just walking around Hermann and realizing they were working on tangible products people want, and in some cases holding job fairs, from what I have heard. It's in the middle of nowhere. You are lucky to get a phone signal. But they forgot to screw the workers (except pay is low and cost of living is also low) Somehow, the pathologies you hear about in the rural Midwest have in large part bypassed Hermann, maybe because there is some viable industry. It's not for everyone. It's extremely sleepy. But I met someone who just waltzed into town after a divorce and got a job at Wings-a-Blazin' and an apartment upstairs above 4th Street Pizza done and done. Just thinking about it lowers my blood pressure.
If anything causes you that much stress, you get rid of it. Why would anyone stay in a job that made them physically ill? It's like being in an abusive relationship and not leaving.
YOU have choices.
Some of you have Stockholm syndrome.
Holy crap, that’s beyond harsh. You have zero idea what this person’s situation is.
I don’t have any tips for the OP but reach out to your doctor if it’s affecting your health. I would bet they have some great resources for you. Best of luck.
Get off your lazy a-- and find a new job!!!!
Not to be so harsh, but there is a big world out there.
You're on a sinking ship, only YOU can save YOU!!!
Be smart, start interviewing and find a better job, watch your health get better!!! It's not rocket science!!! You can do it!