标题: 在工作中康复 [打印本页] 作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:25 标题: 在工作中康复 Wellness at Work
You can do it.
Depression and bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) can present many challenges. But there are things you can do to manage your symptoms and stay well at work.
You are not alone.
Many people with depression and bipolar disorder cope with job-related issues. According to DBSA’s recent constituency survey, the most common are:
My illness affected my ability to perform job duties 88%
I had to change jobs more often than other people
65%
I was passed up for a promotion 65%
I had to completely change my career 60%
I quit working outside the home 58%
I was given less responsibility at work 48%
Never give up hope.
Work with your health care providers and DBSA support group to manage your symptoms and make your job
This page provides a very brief introduction the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and Social Security Disability Insurance. The information provided should not take the place of a consultation with the appropriate agency or professional. Decisions regarding leave, disability or other important employment issues should not be based solely on the information in this brochure.作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:26 Staying Healthy at Work
Good mental health at work comes with symptom management. Taking steps to reduce your symptoms and keep yourself well can have a positive effect on
Taking care of yourself
Take breaks, even when you don’t think you need them. Know what increases your stress level. Recognize when you are feeling more stress and need to step back from your work. You might want to take a short time out to meditate, do a relaxation exercise, listen to a tape or CD, or read a helpful brochure
Get encouragement and perspective by making a short phone call to a friend or family member.作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:27 Stick with your treatment while working. It’s important to take your medication(s) as prescribed, even at work. Keep your medication in a vitamin bottle or take it during your lunch hour if you don’t want others to see it. Set a timer, alarm or reminder on your computer if you often forget to take medication.
Address side effects. Talk to your doctor about changing your dosing time if your medication makes you feel drowsy or restless at work. Take medication with food if nausea is a problem. Keep water nearby if you get a dry mouth.
Know that you can be most productive with a stable mood. Don’t allow mania or hypomania to go untreated. As productive as you may feel at the time, you may be more likely to make mistakes.
Find a sense of purpose or passion in your personal life. Know that there is more to your life than work. This may include:
Tell yourself you can feel better when you are having a difficult day. Even if you don’t feel better right away, know that you have the tools to work toward wellness.
Keep life simple.
Get enough rest, eat nutritious meals and do some type of physical exercise daily.
Get help before there is a crisis. Make an appointment with your health care provider right away if you feel an episode coming on, so you can take steps to stabilize your mood.
Be prepared. Sometimes an episode of depression or mania happens even when you are doing everything right following your treatment, sleeping and eating enough, and getting support. If this happens, get the help you need.
Take time to recover if you have had a manic or depressive episode. Allow yourself to take things slower.
Remember that you are not your symptoms, and you are not your illness.
[ 本帖最后由 精灵娃娃 于 06-11-18 20:28 编辑 ]作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:30 Getting the most from your job
Look for opportunities to learn at work. Knowledge and skills can always help you, even if you aren’t able to use what you learn right away. Use creative problem-solving skills to manage your time and workload. Make to-do lists that are easy for you to use. Write things down if you have trouble remembering them.
See each challenge as a learning experience. Even if the experience is difficult, ask yourself what you can learn from it.
Gain strength from your past successes. Apply things that worked for you in past to new challenges you face. When you are praised at work, remember it.
Do your best, regardless of how you feel.
Believe that you are worthwhile, and you are doing good work. Give yourself credit for everything you do, including small things.
Direct your energy toward one project at a time, and break large projects down into small, manageable steps.作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:31 Working with others
Address problems as they happen, rather than building resentment. Discuss your needs with your supervisor using “I” statements, such as “I feel pressured when I get an important project at the last minute.”
Accept your own limitations and try not to take on more work than you can handle.
Ask for help. Take opportunities to learn from others and empower yourself.
Accept others and their limitations. If you have trouble with a co-worker, focus on the problem, not the person.
Be ready to change. Keep an open mind and accept constructive criticism.作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:31 Should I tell anyone about my illness ?
It is your choice whether to talk about your illness at work and who to tell. Not everyone is educated about depression and bipolar disorder. You may choose not to tell anyone, or you may choose to tell others in order to educate them.
You may need to discuss your illness with your supervisor if you need special accommodations. These may include shorter days, special hours, more frequent breaks, time off, or changes in job responsibilities or work environment.
Discuss your needs with your supervisor. Bring some educational materials about your illness. You might want to bring a letter from your health care provider. Let your supervisor know what you need and why you need it. Point out positive things, such as how the accommodation will help you be more productive.作者: 精灵娃娃 时间: 06-11-18 20:33
只是转粘，没有时间翻译，不好意思．作者: malnu 时间: 06-11-19 01:52
可惜发现的时间太晚了，今天实在不能再熬夜了。明天吧－－我知道不必强求，可是，还是有点急躁。
it's great