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Thanks pete-puma. YES- boundaries do seem to be key. I need a job with an automatic shut-off valve. I used to get up in the morning and check my e-mails at like 6 am- even though I knew no one could possibly be sending me anything at that hour. Trouble is I get so intense- when I finally get to the point where I can concentrate (which take enormous effort) I become totally fixated to the point that the office could catch fire and I wouldn’t notice. And yeah- a lot of bad bosses take advantage of that energy and keep loading on the work- and I keep taking it until I’m literally sick!!!

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I Love watching movies in bed- even better when I have the laptop in bed with me, along with a few magazines, a bowl of pasta and a book or two in case I get “bored”.

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What Dr. J wrote really hit home to me. I was diagnosed ADD while on a “stress” leave from a job I love/hate. Despite demands from my employer to return I’ve yet to gather to courage to try working again (I’m now on meds which help) and every time I think about going back to work I have a panic attack. My former work supervisor seemed to “manage” me really well. I could work from home when it suited me and so I could concentrate. He also helped put the brakes on when I started to over do it. It’s like he knew I had ADD before I ever did. And I NEED brakes or I become a workaholic and end up sick.

Unfortunately, he left the company two years ago and since then my work/life balance suffered- I ended up way over my head and not able to function to the point I became seriously depressed- hense the sick leave. I’m so scared to return without knowing I have some level of support. My employer has requested my Dr. complete a questionaire to describe how my condition could affect my work…(they don’t even know I have ADD). I’m afraid if I go back they’ll just find some excuse to fire me or say that I’m no longer able to fullfil my work obligations…. So I just keep avoiding their letters and procrastinate dealing with it- But eventual I will have to make a choice. I used to love my job, but as I said I once had support that worked. HELP!!!!! Any advise??

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