Setting Myself Up For Failure??!!

[joeygn72]

Hey everyone... I have this problem. The "lead" person where I work was fired along with another employee. This is gonna be sorta vague and I will try to get to the point. I have been having issues with instability and the woman that manages two houses for the company where I am employed wants me to take the lead position. The struggle I am having is I am not sure I want it. I am fearful it will add to my stress and I won't be able to handle it. The first thing I thought was how will this affect my therapeutic schedule which is a healthy thought.

The new position will afford me the luxury of being home with my fiancé at night and I can probably navigate work and therapy. I am not looking for someone to say yes or no in regards to taking the position but is my fear of added pressure justified or does it sound like I am looking for a reason to avoid added responsibility?

Also has anyone ever had to tell their boss "every Friday from 11 am to 1230 pm I am in therapy because I have (insert problem)"? Thanks in advance for any response.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I think that yes, to an extent, your fear is justified in that with PTSD we need to keep our stress levels as low as possible in order to minimize symptoms. I know others have turned down promotions that would increase stress and it's nothing to be ashamed of. We aren't all made to be leaders.

You're the only one who will know the right thing to do. Good luck!

 

[desiderata310]

You do not have to tell your boss about therapy. You have a doctor's appointment. Period. He can't legally ask the reason for the appointment