Posted by MJT76 on August 24, 2002, at 13:54:43
I was harassed by a former manager earlier this year. I reported the harassment to my employer's Human Resources Department. In short, Human Resources did nothing, the manager retaliated against me and was then promoted. To date nothing has been done to resolve the issue. Since all of this I have experienced anxiety and panic attacks and more recently what my doctor considers depression. I am currently prescribed with Paxil and a generic form of Xanax for anxiety. I hate taking this medication almost as much as having these illnesses. They leave me tired, unable to concentrate and just not myself. I have applied for short-term disability through my employer and have been tasked with selecting a psychologist through my insurance plan. My employer's Disability Services sent me a huge evaluation this psychologist must fill out and return.
I guess I'm looking for general advice. I'm extremely nervous about meeting with a psychologist and have never before seen a behavioral health specialist. I'm more nervous due to the fact that the results of this evaluation determine my eligibility for such a disability leave. I can't sleep and keep thinking I may say something wrong that influences this specialist to consider me capable of functioning normally. When in fact, it's in the work environment itself that I experience the severity of these attacks. Has anyone been through something similar or have any advice or thoughts on my situation?
Thanks
MJT76
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