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Is this a stress related illness or something more?

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LollipopViolet · 09/04/2009 22:01

I foolishly decided taking a call centre job while doing a v. practical but also v. stressful media production degree was a good idea.

My mental health is shot after only 7-8 weeks. My optical health is suffering, I'm getting lots more eye strain type headaches, and I get a brick in my stomach every time I think about having to go into the rotten place. I'm trying to get transferred to another job.

BUT, it's going to be left to Occupational Health to decide what job because they need to make sure I'm safe (sight wise). So goodness knows what I'll be doing soon. I hate my job I'm the only fixed term person too so get abused basically, in terms of working EVERY weekend, when everyone else does 1 in 4.

I'm constantly feeling a knot in my stomach, feel completely low all the time, and cannot face getting up when I have to go into work. My family has financial worries, my uncle has MRSA, and I've got to pay next years' uni fees!

I'm usually a pacifist but right now feel like punching the hell out of something.
I feel like giving up, I really do. And I've got loads of deadlines when I go back to uni, I asked my boss for time off to help me catch up with my work...

He's given me one day. I can't fail this, I love my course and my future career too much!

To make matters worse, my company keeps tabs on certain websites so can't even rant on my Facebook anymore

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BlaDeBla · 09/04/2009 22:16

It sounds absolutely dreadful. Can you go to your gp and get some time off? Citizens Advice may be helpful regarding your employment rights. There may also be help available at your college to help you look through your contract etc so you can pinpoint abuse.

It's really important to keep a diary of when you are being bullied and made to work weekends.

Yes, a crap boss really can mash your head! My ex boss is being done for gross professional misconduct.

Above all, remember, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! You may find Kickbully website helpful.

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