"Did you take your meds today?"

odusgolp
odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
in Chit-Chat
I am venting... which every now and then gets me in trouble, but I'm doing it anyhow.

My Monday started wonderfully following an awesome Mother's Day weekend... until I stepped into work. I have been here a decade and make no qualms about the fact that I'm on daily meds. Joke being "They keep me sane" or whatever, but in reality, (which everyone knows), is that I had a massive head injury 15 years ago and have been on meds since. I'm prone to randomly pass out, and the meds help.

In any event, one co-worker has made it her "joke"... and while normally I let things roll-off, this is getting old. Constantly interjecting, "Did you take your meds today?" *giggle giggle giggle*

This isn't really funny. Maybe once in awhile if something TRULY silly happens? But multiple times every day? Just no. And sadly , she has a degree in HR.

Now, I probably should have never joked about it at my own expense. I have. Not often, but I have. So, this is my fault, but still... When someone complains about their butt being too big, it doesn't give your co-worker's license to poke fun of your butt multiple times a day.

It's similar to constantly saying "God, do you have PMS" to a woman every single time she's upset about something... only even more offensive LOL

There, I feel better now. :) I will say something next time it happens and gently let her know she should find a new line. But it takes me a bit to get the balls to say something. Apparently too long this time. I need to put on my big girl panties, I realize.
«1

Replies

  • scot30316
    scot30316 Posts: 169 Member
    Sounds like you've got a case of the MONDAYS...or you are PMSing :)
  • firfeous
    firfeous Posts: 196 Member
    Nobody wants to see you in big girl.panties, I request a thong.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Sounds like you've got a case of the MONDAYS...or you are PMSing :)

    Total Mondays, I don't PMS anymore


    *my vagina is dancing* <---- picture it, you know you want to.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Nobody wants to see you in big girl.panties, I request a thong.

    But... it's Tanga Monday!
  • _Stardust_
    _Stardust_ Posts: 124 Member
    Have you told her in no uncertain terms to stop?
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Have you told her in no uncertain terms to stop?

    I haven't yet. Which is my fault, but it's been getting progressively more annoying. Next time, I am promising to myself to address the issue. I hate confrontation at work. I can't just go all commando mode and drop some F-bombs like I want to LOL
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This content has been removed.
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    Sounds like she has excellent people skills.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I know what you're saying. Some people cross that line from harmless joking to thinly veiled insults. And just because you're comfortable laughing at your own issues doesn't mean you're someone else's punching bag.

    It sucks. Sorry hun.

    I think that's why it bugs me even more... We're not really friends. It is a blatant attempt to belittle me each time. And let's be honest, I like to be the only one to belittle others around here! *pouts*
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    I hate MFP, so many cranky women during their time of the month!
  • _Stardust_
    _Stardust_ Posts: 124 Member
    Have you told her in no uncertain terms to stop?

    I haven't yet. Which is my fault, but it's been getting progressively more annoying. Next time, I am promising to myself to address the issue. I hate confrontation at work. I can't just go all commando mode and drop some F-bombs like I want to LOL

    Yes. I think modeling appropriate workplace behavior should properly embarrass her. I would take her to a private area and tell her that her jokes are inappropriate and you expect them to stop.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    People are *kitten*. The end.
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    So here is what you do.

    You walk up to her desk with a spaced out emotionless look on your face, drop your pants, and poop in her garbage can. Then stand up, grab her sweater and wipe.

    Then suddenly come to, "Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I am SO sorry. I must have forgot my meds today."

    Your company will overlook the incident as you have a medical past and a fantastic work record.

    She will probably never look you in the eyes again.

    You're welcome.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    Sounds like you've got a case of the MONDAYS...or you are PMSing :)

    Total Mondays, I don't PMS anymore


    *my vagina is dancing* <---- picture it, you know you want to.

    tumblr_lu986gYAUl1r5qrimo1_500.gif
  • Biggirllittledreams
    Biggirllittledreams Posts: 306 Member
    Sounds like you've got a case of the MONDAYS...or you are PMSing :)

    Being surrounded by A-holes doesn't equate to PMSing.

    #Sorrynotsorry
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    This thread makes me want to take drugs and poke someone's big butt.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This content has been removed.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    So here is what you do.

    You walk up to her desk with a spaced out emotionless look on your face, drop your pants, and poop in her garbage can. Then stand up, grab her sweater and wipe.

    Then suddenly come to, "Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I am SO sorry. I must have forgot my meds today."

    Your company will overlook the incident as you have a medical past and a fantastic work record.

    She will probably never look you in the eyes again.

    You're welcome.

    Let's face it, I do have issues holding my bowels sometimes. This could be legit.

    Stephen-Colbert-Go-On-Yes-Nod-On-The-Colbert-Report.gif
  • YogaNikki
    YogaNikki Posts: 284 Member
    So here is what you do.

    You walk up to her desk with a spaced out emotionless look on your face, drop your pants, and poop in her garbage can. Then stand up, grab her sweater and wipe.

    Then suddenly come to, "Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I am SO sorry. I must have forgot my meds today."

    Your company will overlook the incident as you have a medical past and a fantastic work record.

    She will probably never look you in the eyes again.

    You're welcome.

    Pure. Genius.
  • 1princesswarrior
    1princesswarrior Posts: 1,242 Member
    I hate when people cross that line. I'm bipolar and not afraid to tell people so they can look for a change in my bahavior, an indicator that I have not been taking my meds. Thankfully nobody has ever gone overboard and made those comments to me but I certainly understand where you are coming from.

    And like you I am not good at controlling myself at confrontations so I would not want to do so at work either.

    I hope your Monday gets better and somehow you can stick it to your co-worker nicely.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This content has been removed.
  • Sovi_
    Sovi_ Posts: 575 Member
    People are *kitten*. The end.

    I agree
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I know what you're saying. Some people cross that line from harmless joking to thinly veiled insults. And just because you're comfortable laughing at your own issues doesn't mean you're someone else's punching bag.

    It sucks. Sorry hun.

    I think that's why it bugs me even more... We're not really friends. It is a blatant attempt to belittle me each time. And let's be honest, I like to be the only one to belittle others around here! *pouts*

    She's not even a friend?

    Well hell, no need to hold back. Confront her and put a little fear in her, and if that's too aggressive for you mess with her stuff when she's not around.

    I'll talk to her... be all adult and stuff LOL

    Gawd, I hate being all growns up.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    This content has been removed.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I think this is how you should respond...

    MjAxMi04YjZmYmE4OGVjNTk0NTdl.png

    tumblr_m76ifjg3vk1r98rtso1_500.gif
  • baba_helly
    baba_helly Posts: 810 Member
    I know these feels. I call mine my "crazy pills" since I sometimes have to take them around my coworkers when working late, but being open and self deprecating is not an invitation for anyone to make fun of me. It's pretty tactless of her to do that to you.

    I love you and hope you bust her **** balls!
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    *hug*

    Sorry your Monday has been crappy.
  • sassyjae21
    sassyjae21 Posts: 1,217 Member
    Day after day and that's all she can come up with? Geez she needs to come up with a new joke. Lame.

    Or she could just STFU
  • snudgie
    snudgie Posts: 34
    Ask her if she's a bloody parrot, and could she perhaps learn a new line.
  • _Pseudonymous_
    _Pseudonymous_ Posts: 1,671 Member
    My advice is that the next time she says this to you that you just politely ask if you can talk to her about something an take her to the side and explain to her what you had explained to us. Tell her that even though you made the joke yourself you don't necessarily enjoy the situation being made light by others. As long as you do it a sort of off hand polite manner it shouldn't be awkward at work.

    Mind you it didn't work all that well in Neighbors but this is a slightly different situation.

    Best of luck!




    P.S.- If that fails I also put my vote towards the pooping...

Categories