I work in the insurance industry, which has taken some hits due to the market performance over the past few years. As a result of the poor market performance, the environment in my office has become stressed and tense.
In addition to this, my supervisor, who was recently appointed from our own department, is having trouble finding her ground, and there have been a number of inequities of late, which frustrate and anger me. My temper has become quite short, and I'm really nervous that it will take me straight out the door and onto the street with my belongings. We've discussed my temper on at least two separate occasions, where I've been warned that it is inappropriate.
Another factor to my increasing stress problem is that I am planning a wedding (to occur in 2 1/2 months) and the finances are tight, not to mention my own stress with my parents.
I'm having trouble sleeping, and lately have noticed constant muscle pain in my neck and back, as well as irritation to the skin in the same area (with no rash or other visual cause), which I think may be stress related.
I think I may be experiencing a growing stress issue, but am not sure how to go about getting it diagnosed, and perhaps requesting a stress leave from my work.