Problems with my Boss understanding IBS
#177185 - 05/06/05 02:53 PM
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So, I've told my boss years ago that I had IBS but she seems to think
it's like a headache and you can just "take a pill" and be just fine.
Do anyone have any recommendations? Literature or something? It's
apparent that it's time for me to explain to my boss why I'm late
sometimes, and why I don't eat much and/or drink alcohol at company parties,
why once every few months or so I call in sick when I have no signs of a
cold. I try to take care of myself (eat right, excersize, maintain a
positive attitude)- but when I do have an episode- I think my being
paranoid about explaining why I'm late for work (or coming up with a lie
of an excuse that sounds more believable) might actually be making the
episodes more intense. I've noticed that the intensity and my paranoia
has increased at about the same rate. So I feel like I have to say
something.
I think the answer is to educate her, but it's really difficult for me
to talk about and I don't know what to say. Does anyone have any ideas- or
even where to start?
-Becky
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Sorry to hear that your boss has such an unsympathetic attitude. I don't have firsthand experience of this, but I'm sure other people here have, so maybe someone else will chip in.
Here is a link to an article I came across a while back, called "IBS explained for people who don't have IBS": www.ibsgroup.org
It might be best to use it as a basis for discussion or to write out your own version - I mean you might not think the tone is right for your boss - or even better you could personalise it by giving examples of work situations that are affected by your IBS.
BTW I found the article through a link on a great website called IBS Tales where lots of people with IBS tell their stories - www.ibstales.com. It's a good read and has some interesting links.
Hope this helps.
Josephine
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Thank you for posting the link for "IBS explained for people that don't have IBS". I find that my friends, family, and coworkers want to try and understand, but just sometimes can't. I am going to print this out and share it with them. It's really helpful.
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that website was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!
-Beck
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Sorry to hear that your boss has such an unsympathetic attitude. I don't have firsthand experience of this, but I'm sure other people here have, so maybe someone else will chip in.
Here is a link to an article I came across a while back, called "IBS explained for people who don't have IBS": www.ibsgroup.org Yes, this worked wonders for family & friends.... I sent this out about a year ago to all of them in the same email so they would not think THEY were the only ones not understanding me. 
It might be best to use it as a basis for discussion or to write out your own version - I mean you might not think the tone is right for your boss - or even better you could personalise it by giving examples of work situations that are affected by your IBS.
BTW I found the article through a link on a great website called IBS Tales where lots of people with IBS tell their stories - www.ibstales.com. It's a good read and has some interesting links.
Hope this helps.
Josephine
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