Ok, this is going to sound obvious..BUT...can you possibly get a different job? I'm lucky in that I'm an Aministrative Assistant. I can sit at my desk all day and stare at the computer, when I'm going through a depression, getting the bare minimum done. If it wasn't for this job, I would have lost any other job I would have had because when I'm depressed I absolutely CANNOT function. Anyway..what else is in your area? There has to be something "less demanding" that would do. It might mean a little less pay, but wouldn't it be worth it? For your own sanity & peace of mind? Think about it...see how it feels rolling around your brain. I let things "roll around" for days even weeks to see if they feel "right" or "wrong".

Gee, I have an academic research job, and I a totally agree with ValC, the more I accomplish, the more is expected. But I can't imagine myself at another job, keeping regular hours, where others may depend on me. I don't know why.

Well, Great Oz, I am seriously considering another job. I am a claims adjuster so I get to listen to people complain, alot cheat the system. What I do can be a positive to help people, but most don't see it that way. I have got hooked into the $ thing but now I'm thinking less is more. Sometimes when I have a more routine job as you describe, I end up bored, so maybe I am just weird. A counselor told me my line of work isn't good for the condition. Maybe I need to be on disability for a while, take care of myself and get assistance in re-careering. And cb72, you seem to understand what I am saying.

ValC, I understand what you are saying also. 2 years ago I had a job that I loved and I was good at it. ( I know that sounds like I'm full of myself, but there have been very few things in my life I'm really good at so when I know it, I'm holding on to it)! Anyway the more I did and the better I was at my job there was more demand and one day I just cracked and up and quit, I still regret that decision. What I should have done is went to my boss and spoke with her about my work load and I'm sure it would not seemed unreasonable to her if I asked for help. I didn't do that, I acted out of impulse. Now I have the boring job that Dobie speaks of and I hate it. I need action in my life and good money. If you think you can, please speak with your boss first and see what can be done to help you out. If they think your good enough to do more work then they will think your good enough to lend you a helping hand.

Foreal, I appreciate the insight. That has been already rolling thru my mind. Actually I have tried talking to my boss to no avail. She essentially implies I am making it up, not efficient enough, etc. I am smart and hard working and hate to be talked down to. I have a call into HR since I can't talk to her directly. I just learned that 1 or 2 other people in our unit of 5 feel the same way. I respect them so I know it's not just me she's hassling and ticking off. I have 1 on board with me to also talk to HR. Ironically, he has a medical disability and they still treat him crappy. Maybe it's the company too. I need to keep the job for the time being, but sanity is important too. I am in a position where I can consider another career choice. After 15 years, I'm already overdue. The burnout rate is high.

ValC, I hope it works out for you. Best of luck. It can be so damn frustrating!!

The workforce today is very demanding and we all fall victim to our employers. I too have a very demanding job and have to listen to people bitch daily. I work in Human Resources and Payroll. I do feel that I am good at my job and nothing stays the same each week. But sometimes the workload is over whelming. Plus i have been helping my husband keep the books for his company and keeping the kids going to their activities somedays I just want to run away!