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I'm in the middle of a flare that just doesn't seem like it is going to end anytime soon. Lately I have been a little withdrawn at work -- just too tired to socialize. I have explained this to my coworkers, but they keep stopping by my desk to chit chat.
It would be okay if it were just for a few minutes, but they hang around for up to a half hour sometimes just talking about non-work stuff. What's more, they dominate the conversation then change the subject when I start to talk about what I am going through.
I intentionally do not talk about FM very often at work because I know people don't always want to hear about it. But I find it rude that they think nothing of laying their problems on you, then don't want to hear how you are feeling. It's almost like they just want someone to listen to them, but they don't want to do the same for you.
It would be okay if it were just for a few minutes, but they hang around for up to a half hour sometimes just talking about non-work stuff. What's more, they dominate the conversation then change the subject when I start to talk about what I am going through.
I intentionally do not talk about FM very often at work because I know people don't always want to hear about it. But I find it rude that they think nothing of laying their problems on you, then don't want to hear how you are feeling. It's almost like they just want someone to listen to them, but they don't want to do the same for you.
When I used to be able to work in an office, I got the reputation of being a good listener and a peacekeeper, so unfortunately people hovered around my desk all day. But then I'd get in trouble for visiting too much, even though most of my "visiting" consisted of "huh hmmm". It sounds like people feel very comfortable with you but when is it your turn, right?
Well, at least we all have each other here, we understand, and we don't interrupt.
Take care.
Lynn
Just do your best to take care of you, and we're here:-) And no interruptions!
One time, I was working and had a visitor who just went on and on, and I did have a migraine. Finally, I just had to beg her to leave. It was like having someone hitting my migrainous head with a hammer.
Take care of you.
After you've done this a few times to the same person, they are likely to bother you less. You can still be chatty in the break room or restroom, but don't let them suck your energy at work.
Good luck! I've been there.