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I feel so horrible right now!! I went to work for - Mickey D MT

Posted: Dec 22, 2014

Mickey Ds and I was SO happy. Well, I do have panic disorder, but maybe all these years what I thought was panic was something much more serious. I had all the symptoms of panic, but it would always start with the heart pounding. I am on something for anxiety and still my heart has been pounding. I am probably going to have to quit my job as bad as I hate to. I LOVED getting out and seeing people, making new friends (even met a guy!), but there is not one job there that I can do that is not physically taxing. I seriously do NOT want to go back to all the BS of MTing, but it looks like that is my only option. I cannot think of a job that is not at least a bit physical other than MT. UGH! I guess I better pull out the ole foot pedal again. Glad now I did not throw it away. What I would not give to not have this problem!!!

Please see a physician. - Do not diagnose yourself.

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Not sure what you mean by the job being "physically taxing," but you need to see a physician if everything there makes your heart pound. If nothing is physically wrong, you might try sticking it out instead of giving up.

Coding, incidentally, is sit-down. You could do that. It still isn't "easy," though. If you have a health problem, disability may be appropriate.

Physically taxing as in physically demanding....always moving, etc - sm,

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Somewhat surprised you do not know what physically taxing means, but whatever. Also what makes you think I diagnosed myself? I have seen a cardiologist numerous times. Hmmm I think I know who this is and probably should have ignored, but ah well.

What is the reason... - sm

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.. that you are unable to do a job that is more physical than MT? Do you have an existing health problem that prevents you from exerting yourself physically? If you have a physical ailment, then maybe disability like the other poster said is a possible solution. My sister has a lot of health problems and just got disability. It was a pain in the behind to get, but she eventually got approved. If you are elderly, is retirement an option yet? Maybe going back to MT until retirement age would be the best option. There aren't many jobs that are less physical than MT. Personally, it's one of the things about this job that I can't stand. I think sitting and not moving for hours at a time is a lot harder on the body than most people think. I feel stiff as a board when I get up after a day of work. I always do my daily workout as soon as my shift is over and feel 110% better afterward. Exercise is good medicine for me.

My question(s) would be the following... - TX MT

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First to give you an idea of where I am coming from.....I left MT after 25 years in September 2014, and I am now an assistant manager for Taco Bell (going on 4 months), so I please believe when I say that I truly understand physically taxing. I am no "spring chicken" so to speak, but I have lost all the weight I have wanted to lose for so long that I actually feel better! Now here are my questions...

1. How long has it been since you started with McDonald's? It takes a while to build up stamina for this job (believe me I still work on it).
2. Are you getting your proper breaks? I work very hard to make sure my team members do, but occasionally it will slip through. I have told them.. Do not let this happen no matter how busy we are. Remind me and they do.
3. Are you just missing being at home possibly? (Only asking because even at 4 months I still have those days). However, my new job is paying the bills much better than being at MT and my insurance is the best I have had since the mid 90s.
4. Are the hours not right for you? I know personally that I struggle more when I close a lot (since we close at 3-4 a.m.) but when it is mixed times I do much better. If this might be an issue, talk to the manager about a schedule that could help you out.

I wouldn't give up unless you really feel you have to. Please consider all aspects. As much as I miss MT, I know now that I will never go back to it. After 4 months, they are already looking at me as a general manager within the next few months which will be 40 plus bonuses. Within restaurants there are places to move up. With moving up, more money to be made. Try to think positive but definitely talk to your manager please. See if you can get a better shift or position! Thinking only positive thoughts for you. Sorry for this being so long.

Please see a doctor - anoni

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I don't know what your insurance is, but maybe see a psychiatrist who is an expert at prescribing the proper medications, especially when you may need a combination, can really change your life. Your PCP is not an expert on anxiety/panic disorder meds. Just my 2 cents. You could also try telling yourself just 1 more day and then tomorrow I quit and see if that helps. Maybe taking it 1 day at a time and giving yourself the option of leaving at any time would help.

Have you tried a blood pressure monitor at work? - wheres_my_job

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I already posted something, but it disappeared. ??

So short and sweet: You can get a wrist BP monitor, and check your blood pressure during breaks at work, before and after work, etc. Keep track of the numbers - see if your pounding heart correlates with rise in BP or heart rate.

I have a somewhat physically demanding job now - would not go back to MT, sitting in a chair staring at a computer in a room by myself, for anything! It's been about 6 months, at first it was really exhausting, but now I've got more energy on days off, I can do things I want to, better concentration. Try retail if fast food is too demanding.

I also "met a guy." Wish he would ask me out, but if he doesn't, I will just "roll with it," the flow of life.

Happy holidays!

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