Ive been meaning to post this for quite some time, however, I havent had a break from work since I got back from the holidays.  Its also difficult since I'm feeling lost, frustrated, angry and not sure where to turn.  How do those who are working deal with IC and with the work related stress?  To top it off, I have the misfortune of dealing with an extremely negative work environment.  Meaning, there are people there who ruthlessly put others down, consistently.  I dont have a choice but to work.  I dont know how to NOT less this affect me mentally and physically.  I have never, ever been so disapointed in my decision for this position. However, we all know that the economy is terrible.  On the positive note, having started the RP a few weeks ago has taken 'the edge off' so to speak on pain.  Today, when I heard that I was being called 'stupid', etc...  it set me back.  My intestines started to burn, the frequency went up, the anger went up, all of which causes my flaring.  I would like to quit, but its tough out there right now.  I dont have a choice, we need my income.  I'm afraid to start a new job, because there the IC to deal with and me thinking, what if they get rid of me if I call in sick.  This company is extremely small that I cannot address it with HR, I have been told others have in the past and resulted in nothing. 

I guess I'm just venting because its cathartic, but really, how do others deal with work stress?  This is not who I am, nor how I ever thought my life would turn out to be.