New season of life

[MC2015]

I’ve been a stay at home mom for seven years. Finally landed my dream job as a teacher, and I’m a complete and utter mess. Years ago, I was on lexapro but was weened off of it. My anxiety has returned with a vengeance. I try to take one day at a time, but it isn’t happening. I also developed nervous head tics. They’re usually apparent in a social setting, and when I’m thinking of them. Any wisdom or help is appreciated. Thank you.

[hypercat54]

Well done for getting your dream job but I am sorry it is not turning out as you expected. I do know teaching is one of the most stressful positions there is so maybe if it is too much for you think of other ways you could put your education to good use instead. Maybe being a researcher would be better, or how about working in the education field but not as a teacher? x

[Gina_B]

I'm sorry things are rough right now. I do hope that things settle down and you get more comfortable. Can you possibly switch grades? I have a friend who is a teacher and she went to 5th grade one year and had a bad experience so went back to 1st grade where the kids were easier for her. I'm going to say that I've had many difficult jobs in my life and prayed and prayed for things to get better. It took a long time and I am in a much better place however that doesn't mean that even in your dream job you won't have difficulties. There are still frustrations but I try and remember where I came from. Take a deep breath and then one day at a time. Hugs

[MC2015 in reply to Gina_B]

Thank you for responding 😊 it’s not so much the grade or even the students, but more of grade level co workers, if that makes sense. Since I’m the newbie, I’ve become the target. I wish I had the mentality of, ‘I don’t care,’ but I do, and I take it to heart; probably too much. I’m trying to take one day at a time. Leaving work st work. But unfortunately, I carry the emotional aspect of work home with me. I feel like once I gain the confidence, things will be better. I’ve been praying; praying hard! Like I said, one day at a time. I so appreciate you responding😊

[LovelySnow in reply to MC2015]

Are you from Ohio? It's my home state & I love so many things about it.

[MC2015 in reply to LovelySnow]

I am!!! Proud to be a Buckeye

[LovelySnow in reply to MC2015]

Very cool. Me, too.

[MC2015 in reply to LovelySnow]

How cool! I’m originally from NE Ohio, but currently live in Central Ohio.

[LovelySnow in reply to MC2015]

I'm from NEO, too! Me & Lebron.

[MC2015 in reply to LovelySnow]

HAHAHA! It's so funny you say that because when I say that I'm from Akron, many immediately ask, "So you know Lebron?" lol.

[LovelySnow in reply to MC2015]

Haha. I was born in Akron. I got to see LeBron at Lock 3 after they won the championship. He was on stage, but I got a picture! That was fun.

[Gina_B in reply to MC2015]

There is nothing wrong with caring. I understand being sensitive to what others think of me and how they treat me and also know what it's like to have people dislike me for no obvious reason other than that I rub them the wrong way. It's not fun to be in an environment like that. Keep praying (I will pray for you, too!) and hold onto what makes you feel blessed. I pray you gain the confidence you need and your work becomes so rewarding that others will want to emulate you!