Severe Physical Symptoms (Heart Racing, Anxiety, Suffocation, Fainting) from 8-Year Toxic Job. Considering CAMH. Seeking advice/experiences.
Hello everyone,
Reaching out because I’m at a total breaking point and my body is giving up.
I’ve been a supervisor at the same warehouse for 8 years. It’s always been high pressure, but lately, it’s turned toxic.
My health has completely collapsed. I’m only 28, but my BP is spiking to 151/83 most of the days, I’m having crazy heart palpitations (feels like punches in the chest), severe anxiety and I’ve actually fainted a few times.
Lately, I’ve started getting this sharp, pointed pain that flows like electricity through my arms and legs. It’s terrifying.
My GP put me on 100mg Zoloft and Trazodone, and I’ve been on medical leave for a month.
I’ve been on a doctor-mandated medical leave for a month and started 100mg of Zoloft, but the suffocation and anxiety are still overwhelming.
To make things worse, my employer just informed me they are restructuring and moving my job to a different city the day I’m supposed to return.
I don’t feel safe going back. I feel like I’m going to have a heart attack or black out on the warehouse floor. Since my GP is closed until Monday morning, I’m thinking about going straight to CAMH Emergency on Monday morning instead of work.
Has anyone been to CAMH for physical symptoms caused by a toxic job?
• If you’ve gone to CAMH for an emergency assessment, what was the process like? How long did you have to wait to see a doctor?
• What is the wait like at the CAMH?
• Will they actually help with the Conditions like mine?
• Did CAMH provide you with documentation/status letters for your employer or insurance? I’ve been there 8 years and I don’t want to lose my seniority, but I can’t breathe thinking about that place.
I’m really struggling and want to make sure I’m taking the right steps to protect my health and my long-term career. Thank you.
Thank you everyone in advance!!