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[quote=Anonymous]Im so sorry you’re having to deal with this. Migraines are awful. I don’t have them often but they indicate that my other conditions are flaring up.

My answer is ADA accommodations. I wouldn’t be able to work full-time without me, and even then I’m too tired/in pain to do a whole lot outside of work. When I have to miss work for appointments or flare ups, it takes forever to catch up which only adds to my stress and fatigue.

I benefit from having an understanding manager and a role that allows me to arrive late/leave early without inconveniencing others, if I don’t have prior commitments. I can’t do much about my shared workspace but I turn the overhead lights off when I’m alone, dim my monitor, use mood lighting, and almost always have earplugs or headphones on.

Coworkers who stay in their lane are also helpful. it was impossible when I worked with someone who was constantly trying to call me out on things that were 1. none of their business and 2. covered by my accommodations. Eventually I figured that they were trying to find out what my exact health conditions were so they could gossip to other people.

My job is grueling, stressful, and both physically and mentally exhausting, but I don’t dare look for a new job as long as I continue to have a supportive manager. I just try to take breaks and pace myself as much as possible.

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