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Recent content by Amy B

  1. Amy B

    Work Problems

    sKeptic, that sounds great and I think big headphones would actually make me feel much more comfortable in the job. Unfortunately we have to keep eyes and ears open for anyone coming in to the lab who may need help in any way, need directions or have something to drop off to the lab. There can...
  2. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Tessie, thank you and blessings back to you. So glad your life has improved since experiencing these heart-wrenching difficulties. Your words are very encouraging and helpful...your ideas and those of others here will be so helpful in my upcoming meetings :)
  3. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Oh you are so right on...this is exactly how I feel. The present situation is above and beyond all my carefully cultivated coping mechanisms. The FMLA leave and going through the hoops for a diagnosis is a great idea and I have been leaning toward that line of reasoning but you, Tessie Burton...
  4. Amy B

    Anyone on the spectrum suffer through this too?

    Oh this is definitely a problem with me!! I had a lot of car accidents too earlier on--I guess when it becomes important enough to focus on something so that you can avoid clumsy accidents, that's when you get better at it. Eating doesn't usually cause flesh wounds and I assume that is why I'm...
  5. Amy B

    Wondering if a psychiatrist can diagnose autism or HFA?

    Wondering if a psychiatrist can diagnose autism or HFA?
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  6. Amy B

    Work Problems

    It sounds like you had a rotten day. I apologize for being so wrapped up in how what you said all applied to me. You sound like a very sharp person and I really hope your situation changes for the better. Sometimes I feel like everyone these days is proud of who they are, whatever that is—but...
  7. Amy B

    Work Problems

    I can relate to everything you said. I feel so bad to let anyone down at all ever!!! I am the last person who would choose to hurt anyone. Yet I feel like the mistakes are out to get me. Yes yes and yes. I wish I could disappear but I can’t. Yes. What a catch 22. The more I try to...
  8. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Thank you, I think I replied to you earlier without using the "reply" button haha
  9. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Hmmm this gives me a lot to think about. Thanks for the ideas Fridgemagnetman! I will be sure to come back and post what ends up happening with all this.
  10. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Thanks so much Gritches! It's sweet of you to offer pharmaceutical help ;) I'm actually taking a large number of supplements and try to get by without pharmaceuticals as much as possible. But I'm curious what kind of pharmaceuticals help memory and job performance other than amphetamines...
  11. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Haha that was a cute joke actually ;) Thanks for the ideas. Yes, checklists are a big part of my life, and it is absolutely normal for me as well to not have those checklists in hand when they are most needed. Ah such a conflicted life yet so blessed, what irony.
  12. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Hi Gracey, good questions. Yes some things have changed recently--my mom (my closest relationship) had a heart attack and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure within the last 45 days, and I have been going through application and interview process on several different positions over that...
  13. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Great ideas, LucyPurrs. I love your screen name by the way!! I have talked to Human Resources and the scope of their "help" seems to be telling me to put in applications for different jobs. Seems like an internal transfer would be easier than applying for a job with a different company, but...
  14. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Thank you, I feel this is a really good place! I appreciate the good wishes. I have been trying to come up with a way to be systematic in my work, and that is a really good suggestion for sure. I wish I could give you all an accurate picture of the mass volume of work I am faced with minute...
  15. Amy B

    Work Problems

    Thanks for that Tom. It is a reasonable answer from someone who doesn't know what my job is like. The reason this is such a hairy problem is that in my job it is routine to have 15 or 20 tasks facing you at one time. I very commonly feel overwhelmed and am not quite sure what I have and...
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