Hi, I've become so stressed with work, over a period of time, that I just can't function anymore. I'm quite introverted, but have worked to perform well in a role that has demanded that I run many meetings a day, often involving large groups of customers. I also have a very demanding load of technical and detailed work that I can't possibly get done...
I've hit a wall, I can't think straight anymore, or sleep, and work pervades my whole life.l, and have been off work for a few days.
So..I reluctantly rang the doctors surgery, to get an appointment to talk about a note for a bit of time off to breathe. The receptionist asked what was wrong with me, and I told her it was about work related stress - but she wanted specific details of exactly what had happened and what kind of symptoms I felt I had.
I don't find it easy, talking when I'm stressed or down, and currently I start to cry if I talk about how I feel - how can it be that you have to go into details, to be allowed to have an appointment!?
It shouldn't make a difference, but for the record, I don't ask to see the doctor very often, less than once a year on average.