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Posted 3/20/2013 10:40 AM (GMT 0)
hi my screen name is Display.

i just feel horrible today and need to tell someone (you guys). i feel like most of my life is drudgery which i must try to get through. i don't do much besides work and stay at home. this is because my car is old.

i just can't seem to think of anything to look forward to. i know as the day goes by, i will feel better - i always do.

my work situation has sort of stablized but there is always too much to do and that makes me anxious.

just needed to reach out for help,
Posted 3/20/2013 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Display,

I am sorry that you are feeling down. I think we all get into ruts and have times of drudgery, like you said. How long has this been going on? If it has been more than a couple of weeks, then maybe a call to your doctor or therapist would be in order. Perhaps a tweak in medication or a booster session (or more) of therapy could make a difference.

On the bright side...I didn't realize that you got a job!? That is great...though it is a lot of work...even too much at times, it is a job, and that is great!  Congratulations!

Trying to list the good things in your life, making a gratitude list often helps us to see the positives in our situation. It is all to easy to focus on the negatives...so spend a few minutes each day naming things that bring you happiness, contentment, comfort and satisfaction.

Also, can you get out and do something social or fun as a reward for your hard work? Perhaps there are some things at your local community center or church...work related social events, local music/art shows?

Sometimes I think I am too tired to get out and do things, so I often don't...but when I do make the effort, I am always glad that I did.:)

Feel better and keep talking with us,

S.C.
Posted 3/20/2013 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Display,

S.C. is one of the best advise givers :) I just want to let you know that I know all too well what you are feeling. Last Friday actually I was where you are at. I was at work and knew I got off soon & had to go get my kids from daycare, go home, clean the house etc. etc. but yet I had major anxiety about doing any of it! The advise given to me was to live in the moment. Take things as they come. Don't jump ahead of yourself and become overwhelmed.

As for work, I completely understand! I am the sole employee at a medical office & I have my work cut out for me! Its a ton to do, seems like as I am working there is more work just piling up for me to do. I have just come to realize that I am only one person and I am not going to be able to do everything. It's hard to accept, but until you do, it will just cause your more stress/anxiety. As long as you know you are giving it your all, thats the best you can do.

Practice your deep breathing, distract yourself by doing something you enjoy & keep reassuring yourself you are going to be ok! You will get thru this. I am currently dealing with the depersonalization on a daily basis.. I just am going with "it hasn't hurt you in the past, it won't hurt you today". I wish you the best. Have faith, you will get better.
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