Stress & Work

No matter what you do for a living, your on-the-job performance may be affected by stress associated with ulcerative colitis. Some of the greatest sources of ulcerative colitis-related stress at work include embarrassment, the fear of discrimination, decreased work activities, or the inability to perform at work. Try these approaches to help you reduce stress at work:

• Keep up a positive attitude. When you do, people will have little reason to speculate about your job commitment.
• Discuss possible solutions to telecommute on special projects. Today's office environment is more flexible than ever.
• Don't overextend yourself. Learn to say "no." If you can delegate responsibility, give other people a chance to accept the challenge.
• Build a network of family members, friends, or neighbors you can turn to in an emergency, or simply to relieve you from your duties for a few hours.