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I just don't know what to do

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A little background story.... I've been suffering from anxiety and depression for almost ten years. I felt like I was finally getting on the right path with my medicine and therapy, but lately I feel so lost. I work in retail and have worked with the public for a while.

Okay so anyways! Lately, I've been getting very frustrated at work. I know this sounds insane but I cannot stand how much people return. They are always purchases from another store and that takes away from our sales. We never make our sales goal and I'm getting sick of it. I know this is out of my control. I know I need to let it go but I can't! I'm usually pretty good at keeping my composure, but lately I feel myself slipping. I'm getting short with customers and I am pretty obvious of my frustration when they return. My manager had a talk with me today because she has noticed my behavior. I just don't know what to do. I finally make a decent wage and it's a full time job but I don't know if I can deal with it! I feel like I sound insane as I'm typing this but I can't get over it. I feel like our not making our goals is a reflection on my performance which also sounds insane. I can say all this but my brain won't let me get over it. My doctor asked if there is away I can accept not making the sales goal but I feel like that's basically saying, can you fail? Ugh. It just sucks. I feel like I should find a new job but this always happens. I get worked up on something and obsess. It's like I can't stay somewhere too long or I'll create problems. I just don't know if I can get over this. I'm really hoping just talking it out will make a difference. I don't really have too many people to talk to. I also don't like to talk about it because I know I sound insane.

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Hi Sarah,

This is definitely the place to let out your feeling and emotions about the job.

Does your employer have an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that you can refer to for some talking therapy. My organization has an EAP which provides 3 free confidential sessions and if required 2 more. Access to the EAP is usually by self referral.

Fawn Fitter has written a great reassuring, informative guide to dealing with depression on the job. The book title is "Working in the Dark". I have read it and can recommend you do to.

You will have to consider disclosing your mental health status if it is relevant to keeping your job.

There are laws preventing discrimination on the grounds of mental illness. There are lots of online sites to help work through thinking.

Take a deep breath and follow through with whatever you decide and feel comfortable with.

All the best

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Sarahp2008

I do see a therapist and I am on my medication..... I feel like I have taken a major set back in life and I don't know how to get myself out of it.

I know my standards and expectations are ridiculous. But knowing it hasn't helped me any.

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