Posted by Racer on January 27, 2006, at 12:46:51
In reply to Work/Criticism, posted by rfs on January 27, 2006, at 3:53:07
Sounds to me as though this isn't the sort of thing that medication is going to help much with. This is a case of trying to live in a pretty uncomfortable situation, which maybe psychotherapy would help with. Not because there's anything wrong with you, but because it might help you learn ways to respond to the sort of criticism you're describing without getting into the whole cycle of self-recrimination.
I'm so sorry that you're in that situation. I've worked in situations that were somewhat similar, and as someone who's got a lot of opinions about school districts I'm grinding my teeth that you're experiencing this in your position. YOU, as an advocate for children, *should* be accorded more respect. (Then again, that's only the opinion of someone suffering from Serious Mental Illness, so...) Can you make an appointment to see a therapist, and maybe discuss what sorts of things you can do to improve the situation you find yourself in? More effective ways to respond directly to unreasonable criticism, and maybe ways to find out if or how much is reasonable?
Good luck, whatever you do. And remember: you just can't be reasonable in an unreasonable situation. This isn't your fault, but you're not helpless.
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