Other Is this subtle bullying?

[Breakingdown]

So I started a new job hoping to change my life around, but the more I move around, the more I find that bullying seems to be the norm in the workplace? Why are these sickos not fired? I am being pushed to the bone here at my current workplace. It's causing my anxiety to shoot up which gives me IBS. I am also being followed by a few people in the workplace - especially when I have my tea break to see what I am doing why are they doing this? It's creepy and weird.

I also have an associate who appears to be on drug ice as she constantly sniffs and squints all the time.

 

[grit]

First, I would say please rule out you are not bullying and that you are not thinking of others negatively constantly and then I highly recommend find a good therapist that you can shoot the reality with so they can guide you if you are seeing things as they are or you are expecting them to be certain way. Otherwise, it is hard to live like this and keep a job.
Of course, it is also 100% possible it is bullying and you are in danger but usually such experiences, one is not so confused for so long and there are others even at work that can collaborate. it seems you are isolated and afraid and that is why I think a therapist could help to make sense of the situation with you.

 

[Muttly]

When you say you are being pushed to the bone, can you give examples of how you are being pushed?

 

[Friday]

the more I find that bullying seems to be the norm in the workplace?

Is ...what... subtle bullying?

 

[somerandomguy]

I also have an associate who appears to be on drug ice as she constantly sniffs and squints all the time.

Or ... you know ... she could have allergies. I've been doing a hell of a lot of sniffing and squinting myself lately, and all I've taken has been antihistamines.

The immediate going to a worst-case scenario like drug abuse, as well as you labeling all(?) of your co-workers "sickos" makes me wonder if perhaps you are the problem, not everyone else you work with.

 

[EveHarrington]

No advice on the bullying, but a daily probiotic could help with the IBS.