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I Just Recently Started A New Position. It’s Only 4 Hrs A Day And Averaging Only 20 Hrs A Wk. But I’m Finding By The Time I Leave There

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hayes, VA

I can barely move. This position is requiring me to do a lot of bending and getting down on my knees. By the next morning I feel like a bus has ran me over. I’m trying to figure out what to do so I don’t feel this way. Any suggestions?

November 18
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Quinn this is just my opinion, your boss should know you have limitations. the last thing you want is to push yourself taking a chance of having a seizure without your boss knowing you have a problem. the company should find you a position that's less stressful on you.

November 18
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with everyone. The company won't know they need to accommodate you if you don't let them know. I know that it is a hard thing to reveal any problems you may have, but if the company doesn't know, how will they know if you need help.

November 18
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear your new job is so physically demanding and leaving you exhausted. It's understandable you want to find ways to manage so you can keep working. One suggestion from the MyEpilepsyTeam community is to talk to your boss about potential accommodations, like using a stool to sit on while working at low levels Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear your new job is so physically demanding and leaving you exhausted. It's understandable you want to find ways to manage so you can keep working. One suggestion from the MyEpilepsyTeam community is to talk to your boss about potential accommodations, like using a stool to sit on while working at low levels, taking more frequent breaks, or shifting certain tasks to coworkers. Another idea is pacing yourself - work steadily but take brief, frequent breaks to rest muscles before pain sets in. Some gentle stretching or massage during breaks could help too. Listen to your body and don't overexert past your limits. If solutions don't help enough, reconsider if this job is sustainable or explore other options.

November 18
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I feel that the best way for your employer to really look after you/understand is to be totally honest with them in order to be able to allow for any difficulties you may have. I was completely honest with the ones I work with and they were totally understanding when I did have a few seizures in the shop whilst working, whereas if they don't know about it it could really be disastrous for all involved

November 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Mary I do keep my medical dog tag on me at all times I forgot about the night and left it at home wasn’t intentional. I just didn’t think about putting it back on the chain I have for it’s not real comfortable so that’s why I want to get something. That’s a little more comfortable than what came with it bot managers were there tonight and that hasn’t happened in a while due the one I was on now the main manager of the store knows me well but she’s not aware either that I’m epileptic and hydrocephalic as well. It’s kind of a personal thing to me unless I absolutely feel it’s necessary. It’s not one thing I like to advertise. I’m sure you’re the same way but I mean it is what it is they already know that I get bad headaches at times and that’s from the VP shirt I have on the right side of my head due to the hydrocephalus

November 18

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