screaming with pain and saying she thought she thought she was going to faint.
She is well known for being a drama queen, especially when attention is focused on someone else, which it is today as one of our colleagues is leaving. We're all going out after work. The last something similar happened with the secretary it was the day of our Christmas party which also put a dampner on things.
I tried to keep her as calm and comfortable as possible until her husband came to collect her (she refused to go to hospital or let us get an ambulance).
Do you really think something could be wrong with her or does she behave like this for attention. I'm afraid she will cry wolf too often but also feel guilty for doubting her. She is a real hypochindriac.
2006-10-27 01:18:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Was she invited too?
If she's looking for attention and does this again, she needs to be taken to a room on her own (no attention there) and looked after until an ambulance arrives, you could say to her that an ambulance must be called or she must be taken for a medical check-up, as it's the policy of the firm under new health and safety guidelines, when illness has happened before.
2006-10-27 01:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately in a situation like this the firs aider has the final say if they reckon she needs hospital then there really is nothing the patient can say; they go to hospital. It sounds suspicious I must admit, something may be wrong but then again it might not, if you exclude the need for attention and the apparent hypochondria, these are psychological conditions..., you have done what you can, if it becomes a real issue you may have to instigate legal investigations. But aside from that there is little you can do
2006-10-27 01:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by pete m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but it sounds like she wanted some attention for herself. I also know someone who does this. A few days before my wedding she had a massive tantrum because she didn't like her bridesmaid dress. I was expecting it, and managed to diffuse the situation, but it took a major talking to from her mum to stop her acting up at the wedding. Don't feel bad about doubting her, you said she has done it before. If she is really ill (unlikely) then offer sympathy, but not too much as she will play on this and use it for more attention in the future. Better still, ignore her.
2006-10-27 01:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Emma W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think if she was genuinely scared of her condition she would have raced in any way she could to the hospital.............anyone would. Put it this way...... if she's not attention seeking then she really needs to leave the working environment and seek some real medical attention. Good for you for trying to help but dont fall for it too often. Next time she does it, ring for an ambulance...........that'll shake her out of it if she's faking.
2006-10-27 01:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by shirley p 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some people get tense and uneasy about changes in their environment. This can manifest in headaches. Certain illnesses can be magnified by stressful situations. This to her may be a stressful situation perhaps she doesnt like crowds, or has a hard time associating with others. Dont assume she is doing this for attention. People are dead because of that assumption. This could be serious, treat it as though it is for real, she deserves that respect. That way you wont be making a spectacle of yourself at work. Treat others how you would like to be treated.
2006-10-27 01:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Offer that she shouldnt come tonight - that way she'll stay away from the fun and someone else will be at the centre of attention...and if she really IS unwell then she'll feel better as a result of staying at home!
2006-10-27 01:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by porrence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
don't just jump to eny conclusions ? it could just be the flue with a fever this can happen as the flue is rife now but keep an eye on her and be a good boss and get her right home and into bed immediately don't worry what anybody else thinks
2006-10-27 01:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by harry, boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will get the hint in the end tell her she has 2 go 2 the doctors 2 prove she is fit 2 come back 2 work & u want it in writing & tell her u want it in writing every time she does some thing like this again
2006-10-27 01:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by hayley m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a menagerie of things....Point is..you don't have to pass judgment either way. Don't let her "condition" whether it be psychosomatic or an actual medical condition hinder your life.
You can be supportive if you want to...but not out of guilt.
Take care of yourself. She probably is just trying to get attention...but either way you look at it...she is "sick".
Keep that in mind when dealing with her.
2006-10-27 01:24:23 · answer #9 · answered by Steph 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
mabye she didint want to go out
but some people dont like it when other people get all the attention, i think she is a bit of a drama queen
2006-10-27 07:12:24 · answer #10 · answered by NOT TELLING YOU LOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋