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~ Depressed and scared, not making it financially ~
Mental Health | Last Active: Mar 19, 2022 | Replies (428)Comment receiving replies
I was fired from my job due too many doctor excuses, before I was hired I explained to my boss of the health issues I was having. They claimed they understood and that they would work with me. So after 5 or more going to the doctors to find out why I wanted to pass out (I didn't want to pass out at work, because I didn't want my face to lay on a hot plate I had to use to put numbers on football / cheerleaders uniforms ext,.) Now after neck surgery I thought my passing out will pass, but it hasn't. Now I have to see a neuro doctor to see why when I turn my neck to the left I get dizzy and lightheaded and my head feels like I got a lot of fog inside to where I can't think at all, and I have to concentrate really hard to remember what I'm doing.
So, in order to by-pass this feeling I keep my head still and looking straight and turn my whole body to the left so I don't have that problem. Looking to the right is fine. I brought this issue up to the doctor who did my neck surgery but he doesn't want to see me anymore, and now I wish I had never went through neck surgery because the main issue I was having went away, but came back in 2 weeks with a lot more issues involved.
Has anyone else gone through neck surgery, if so was your issue fixed or has it gotten worse?
With all this, I have no job, and no money coming to help support my family and I'm feeling very low about myself. I am trying to get my books published but I don't even know if I can do that right. I have family and friends tell me not to waste my time on something that no one wants to read especially with my name on it.
So, with all this I don't know how I'm even coping with all the worry I have about my health and money issues.
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Have you talked to a lawyer who deals with ADA issues? You were let go for the same condition that you had informed the company when you were hired. That's a violation of the disability protection act. Don't let people discourage you. It's very hard to go through that situation without people who should support you. There are also others who have written and there are groups online. Just don't let self publishers make you feel down. There is an answer for every question. Stop relating your situation to those who have put you down. It's a self defeating position. Concentrate on searching online for whatever you need to get to help your situation.
@david33, Laura, It sounds like you are having a really hard time right now with your loss of job and neck problems. I am so sorry you are having to deal with all of this but what stands out in reading your post is how you have found a way to compensate and work around the neck issues by turning your body and looking straight ahead.
I've not had neck surgery so cannot respond to what you are dealing with but I do know that once a surgeon has completed the surgery, he/she often feels the job is done and "releases" the patient to other doctors. So am really hoping that you get to a good neurologist who can prescribe treatments that will help heal and relieve that dizziness you describe.
It is impresive that you are authoring a book! What is the subject? What led you to decide to write on this specific topic or genre?
Hope you'll share more about yourself and situation. You have compassionate members here who are pulling for you.
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Hi Laura @david33, it sounds like you have been through a lot. It can be difficult to handle all of the emotions that come with losing a job, undergoing surgery and being financially unstable. Can you speak to the depression portion of living with your situation? Are you suffering from anxiety due to loss of income like @amberpep is? Have you spoken to your physician about any therapy or medications that may help you through this?