Was just what everybody does for work, if they work, if they study, or if you aren't up to that right now?
Do you feel well enough to work? or to think about working in the future?
How do you manage working (if you work) with a mental illness?
I always hate getting asked what I do for work.
Right now, I don't study, I don't work, and I don't even know if I feel like I could ever work or study. Some days getting out of bed, or showering, or walking outside, they feel like big tasks for me.
I get anxious going to the supermarket, I can't go to a shopping centre by myself in case there is a lot of people, or my anxiety just takes over and I'm in full panic attack before I even know.
I can't work. In the past I have worked in education and children's mental health services. I was going to school to get my master's in counseling but had to stop as the content of the classes was triggering my PTSD symptoms. I was once a very productive member of society. My work was important to me. Now I can't handle the stress. It makes me quite sad.
Perhaps one day you could work a less stressful job. Education as you know entail making a difference, but there are also a lot of other aspects . You are still a productive member of society.
Hey jseex....I am in the same boat.....just everyday tasks are overwhelming me right now.....If I go out its accompanied just now...shopping centres are a nightmare for me ...I feel so scared.....I would like to study but I cant seem to focus on anything and feel tired all the time.....so your not alone girl
I was caring for my son who has Autism for years (I don't know why I have trouble seeing this as a job) extremely stressful...but I guess because I wasn't leaving the house every morning then that's why I didn't see it as work!!!!! sounds silly I know....but I would say the stress of it all has certainly made my anxiety a lot worse...years ago I could still go into shops without shaking etc....I would agree with the others on here that working is best...I wish I could....but were doing our best jseex ....if u get up and shower that day etc...then u done something Can u study a subject u are interested in...even if only for 15mins? I love Holistic Therapies but my focus is terrible just now.....
Thanks jseek.....Sometimes we need to hear someone elses views to really look at things in the right way...I don't know why I find it so hard to connect caring to actually in a way I am working or was...Holistic therapies are treatments like Aromatherapy massage ....Indian head massage etc....all good for stress and anxiety....My son had really bad insomnia for a couple of weeks and I practised some indian head massage on him for 15mins before he went to bed and he slept within 20mins Ha....Yeah I get u...when were depressed theres just no motivation to do anything....I feel constantly tired...best to start off slowly if studying...try and sit down and really think about what interests u....if its a subject u find boring or youre not that interested in then the chances are u wont do it....so really find something u enjoy
Hello jseex!
Working is best for me. When I stay home, I become too comfortable and find myself with little motivation and too much time to focus on myself and my problems. Working (nurse) provides me the opportunity to stop thinking about myself and get into others problems/situations. I feel so much better about myself when I’m helping someone else. This is just what works for me and I don’t minimize the intentions of others who are unable to work. We all have to follow what works best for us! This is just my story! Wishing you the best!!
I don't work right now, but i want to and need to. My job was extremely stressful and i left. I don't regret that, but i am sure not so stressful job would be great for me. This is why i don't lose hope to find a job and study a little every day on my own. It helps me, i think i would be much more depressed if i would not take those steps on every day basis. Every story is different, and first of all level of anxiety and depression need to be reduced for people to function. But if it is done, my own opinion: work is good for us.
Working is something I really enjoy, I think if I didn't work I would be worse.
I work in a bakery shop. So I sell coffee and bread/cinnamon buns to customers. It’s really nice. I used to be a masseuse, but that was too much for me. Being quiet for hours with some slow music and my own thoughts.. Torture. So I needed to get something else.
I'm really struggling with this right now... My job (due to my supervisor and our CEO - not the work itself) is very stressful. I also don't get paid well for all that is expected of me. I hit a wall on Sunday night and am taking this week off to try to recoup and gain some clarity. For those who don't work - how do you support yourself? That's my biggest obstacle. I'd like to quit, get stronger/healthier and then go back to something much less stressful. Ideas?
That sucks i'm so sorry that they put so much pressure on you.
I fit criteria to get a disability support pension so comes from our government, before this I had no money because as now I couldn't work then either.
Have you talked to your supervisor about how you feel? Perhaps you could look for another job while you are still working. Good move taking the week off!
I used to get real angry when people asked me what I did to earn a living. I would snap at them. Now I just tell them at the moment I am talking to you. Some people take the hint and others say oh ok. I am humbled enough now to accept what I am. Some would say I am a loser, lazy, free loader, or a bum. If that is how they value people then more power to them. I will be that to them. I know who I am and what I been through. I don’t have to explain myself to anyone. They can go scratch their ass.
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This is a great response. I have never heard that before but I love that line of you are talking to them, a lot of people don't realise how "simple" things seem like massive tasks.
good on you! I might even have to use that saying once or twice.
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