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Posted by jerrympls on April 27, 2005, at 4:46:15
Weird that my depression has improved and my insomnia has gotten worse - infact - it's gotten so bad over the past year that it's gonna cost me my job. My manager told me that - although I do good work - my absences and arriving late to work have been too much and they want to let me go.
Yes, I am registered with our Disability Services dept. and have a case worker who has been trying to work with my managers to work out some accomodations. They've been supportive for a long time now, but I've missed so much work that I'm out of sick leave and vacation time. Plus, I've exhausted my FMLA leave time (12-weeks/year). I was also rejected for short-term disability insurance because of my WEIGHT!!!!!!
I saw a sleep specialist today and he evaluated 3 weeks of a sleep diary I kept and said I have a severe sleep phase disorder. No cure and VERY VERY difficult to get back on track. Very grim news. I mentioned that my sleep problems are going to get me fired and although he was sympathetic - he said "You really should go on medical leave for 3 weeks until we can figure something out." But I can't take any medical leave....
I'm going crazy not being able to sleep when I "should" and wake when I "should." I'm basically at the point where I'm so worn out/burnt out that I don't care if they fire me. But I do care.
I have no savings...nothing. Barely any support from my parents. When I get fired - what do I do for money? How do I pay my bills? What about my insurance???
I'm at the end of my rope. I don't know what to do - where to turn. I've been up all night again (it's 4:45am now) and I'm so exhausted I'm gonna have to call in sick to work otherwise I'll get physically sick due to the exhaustion (as I have before - nausea, vomiting, slightly psychotic episodes). So, just forcing myself to go to work is not gonna work.
Sorry for the long email - but I need help. I am alone here - literally. What can I do? WHat do I do? How do I pay my rent? Food?
Please...anyone...please....
Jerry
Posted by chili on April 27, 2005, at 5:31:18
In reply to My insomnia is costing my job - help, posted by jerrympls on April 27, 2005, at 4:46:15
Yeah i hear ya. im down to 2 days a week, but when im there i cant stand being there i work in a hospital. im seriuosly thinking about going on ssi, im tired and i dont see any real hope in sight for some months to come, im at the point where i dont care if the electric water etc all get shut off as long as people leave me alone and let me sleep, tough time indeed. but we have to eat right. im sorry i cant help you in the way you need, but if its any satisfaction at all you are not alone.
Posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2005, at 23:49:30
In reply to Re: Insomnia is costing me my job-HELP » jerrympls, posted by ixus on April 27, 2005, at 16:27:49
I would think your depression would be worse if you couldn't sleep. Long term disability might be an option. The sleep doc would have to help you obtain it along with the pdoc. Good luck, Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by vivi on April 28, 2005, at 23:49:52
In reply to Insomnia is costing me my job-HELP, posted by jerrympls on April 27, 2005, at 4:52:28
> Weird that my depression has improved and my insomnia has gotten worse - infact - it's gotten so bad over the past year that it's gonna cost me my job. My manager told me that - although I do good work - my absences and arriving late to work have been too much and they want to let me go.
>
> Yes, I am registered with our Disability Services dept. and have a case worker who has been trying to work with my managers to work out some accomodations. They've been supportive for a long time now, but I've missed so much work that I'm out of sick leave and vacation time. Plus, I've exhausted my FMLA leave time (12-weeks/year). I was also rejected for short-term disability insurance because of my WEIGHT!!!!!!
>
> I saw a sleep specialist today and he evaluated 3 weeks of a sleep diary I kept and said I have a severe sleep phase disorder. No cure and VERY VERY difficult to get back on track. Very grim news. I mentioned that my sleep problems are going to get me fired and although he was sympathetic - he said "You really should go on medical leave for 3 weeks until we can figure something out." But I can't take any medical leave....
>
> I'm going crazy not being able to sleep when I "should" and wake when I "should." I'm basically at the point where I'm so worn out/burnt out that I don't care if they fire me. But I do care.
>
> I have no savings...nothing. Barely any support from my parents. When I get fired - what do I do for money? How do I pay my bills? What about my insurance???
>
> I'm at the end of my rope. I don't know what to do - where to turn. I've been up all night again (it's 4:45am now) and I'm so exhausted I'm gonna have to call in sick to work otherwise I'll get physically sick due to the exhaustion (as I have before - nausea, vomiting, slightly psychotic episodes). So, just forcing myself to go to work is not gonna work.
>
> Sorry for the long email - but I need help. I am alone here - literally. What can I do? WHat do I do? How do I pay my rent? Food?
>
> Please...anyone...please....
>
> Jerry
>
> P.S. I thought this post might be redirected, so I have also posted on the social board too - here's the link:
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>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20050426/msgs/490232.html
If you have a M.D. note you can use FMLA and your sick time. there are also services that can help. short-term and long-term disability that will pay you while you are out of work, plus your normal pay you can get while using sick time. I am so sorry you are going through this. I went through it after my divorce (married again). I use Lunesta 3 mg and still take an ambien if I wake up in the middle of the night. Ambien only works for 3 hours for me.
I hope it gets better, keep me posted,
Viv
Posted by jerrympls on April 28, 2005, at 23:49:53
In reply to Re: Insomnia is costing me my job-HELP » jerrympls, posted by vivi on April 28, 2005, at 21:17:41
>
> If you have a M.D. note you can use FMLA and your sick time. there are also services that can help. short-term and long-term disability that will pay you while you are out of work, plus your normal pay you can get while using sick time. I am so sorry you are going through this. I went through it after my divorce (married again). I use Lunesta 3 mg and still take an ambien if I wake up in the middle of the night. Ambien only works for 3 hours for me.
> I hope it gets better, keep me posted,
> Viv
>Hey Viv
I've already used up my FMLA time - that's the big problem. Plus I got rejected for short term disability insurance. don't know what to do....get a lawyer?
Posted by Phillipa on April 29, 2005, at 0:09:59
In reply to Re: Insomnia is costing me my job-HELP » vivi, posted by jerrympls on April 28, 2005, at 21:56:44
I got a voucher for lunesta today from my pdoc. Do you think this might work? Even if you have to augment it with something stronger? Fondly, Phillipa
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