I worked as a medical secretary for 31 years. my job has always been very fast paced and stressful. I covered telephones, did lots of typing,doing payroll for 85-95 doctors and staff, ect. I came off work due to an injury to my neck, shoulders and back. I retired March 2001. I suffer with depression.
2006-11-24 14:45:51 · 7 answers · asked by jewelmc@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Well, although your job seemed to be "stressful", it sounds like you enjoyed it. You probably felt very useful; maybe even essential for the smooth functioning of the office. Now, because of your injury, you can't seem to do the same things you used to, so you feel a bit depressed, because you may not feel as though you're playing a useful role.
Perhaps, if your condition allows it, you could have your own business being an "organizer" -- you know, like, organizing people's closets, or their own home-office files, or other things that need organizing, but you won't have to do a lot of physical work that may strain your back / neck. Use your mind!
Ironically, some people feel "less stressed", when they're working at something useful and productive, even if it is "fast-paced". Some stress is caused, when we feel life is passing us by....
You have more emotional strength than you probably realize. You are a thoughtful and caring person -- try to brainstorm, and think about how you might use your talents!
2006-11-24 15:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Joya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been thinking about stress why we have it and if it really helps, I realised that I was always assuming that the natural state humans should be in is relaxed, with out worry. But when you think about it we are not made to be ‘relaxed’ we were built to survive and maybe then stress (even though it doesn’t feel good) is our natural state.
I think its the same with happiness we all assume happy is our natural state but what if its not what if were meant to be sad most of the time and happy some when you look at it this way it takes the pressure off, you don’t have to be happy and relaxed to be normal just accept stress and pain as natural and try to find peace with that.
2006-11-24 23:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean. even though im only 12, sometimes there are so many projects to do and so many tests to study for that i lose myself. when ive gotten that far i put on my soccer shoes and go to the field and just shoot. and if i cant do that i read a book or just lie on my bed. and for the depression, get some help. it is really hard to tackle by yourself!
2006-11-24 23:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by bobisawsum 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you were an adrenalin/tension junkie. get a job doing something, even volunteering, before you go crazy, or take up a hobby, or get a pet. Do what you enjoy, experiment if you have to.
2006-11-24 22:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your job was a very stressful one.
nice soothing baths with candles and soothing music will relax your body and mind.
maybe cuddle up on the couch and watch your favorite movie.
or take naps on and off.
read a good book
or get involved with one of your favorite hobbies.
2006-11-24 22:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by [L.C♥] 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe u just need to find somethin that u love doin and see if that helps maybe its that u need 2 feel that ur doin somethin all the time i dont know but good luck hope u feel better
2006-11-24 22:49:40 · answer #6 · answered by missmycoco 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have paid your taxes , now you on the rubbish dump
2006-11-25 11:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋