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sick of myself

sick of myself

ive been MIA lately. just so ashamed of myself for getting so low again. for being so useless to everyone around me. i'm so confused and lost in my life. ive been on this merry go round for 3 years since seperating frm my ex of court and appeals and family court mud slinging matches. it doesnt end and im suddenly so angry with it all and ive never really felt anger before and im terrified of it. people tell me that i need to hold on and that all that external stuff 'will end'... its been 3 years.. and at least family court wise we havent even started that properly yet. i cant envisage coping through another 3 years of this and being told that it 'will end' is just agh! im so confused with this anger that is just bubbling under the surface at the moment. i dont know what to do with it and when i start to 'get angry' i immediately start to remember horrific things where others were angry and shut off into some bad space with the movies running over and over in my head. i feel like i go from almost about to explode in anger to this pathetic terrified whimpering child. i'm scared all the time that its going to happen again. my physical health is on the rocks though mostly the drs just say im run down and my mental health is not helping and could be contributing etc. which is all true but doesnt really lead to anything getting better. and sleep is non existant. my pyschiatrist wanted me to use meds and i told him i'd tried them and they dont work and he laughed as though i was lying (not unkindly.. hes actually quite nice) and i wont take the other stuff he seems to love... but makes me feel so much worse during the day. it kind of doesnt help that its holidays i think because i lose the... routine that work forces me to stick to. and my kids are with their dad for the longest time yet and not speaking to them for so long is just awful.

i was getting by before by focussing on the next important thing that i had to do, whether it was get dressed, make lunches, get in the car, plan lesson, talk to... etc i just had everything down to this focus on one thing next. but i havent been able to keep up with any more than that andnow theres so much more piling in that is overwhelming me completely. house is a disaster area, but probably cluttered densely enougn now that we'd survive a nuclear attack (see i can sstill see a silver lining). my blood pressure problems and dizziness may mean i cant drive if it keeps happening. we wont cope with that. my brain looks at stuff and just doesnt compute it. i cant concentrate or make myself do that things that i know need doing. i started the dishes an hour ago but got as far as filling the sink and washing one plate before i just got distracted and ended up back in my chair. im just so utterly usefless at the moment and theres just nothing of me left.

lj

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Just breathe @Former-Member. When all the work seems overwhelming, stop looking at the big picture and work on one thing at a time.

Take care. Luv n Hugzzz 💕 🎶

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@Former-Member. I've been in your shoes before and eventually it lead to Acute Stress and now my MI diagnosis.
Please speak to your employer and explain that this extra work is too much for you - at this time.
You should be able to say this without the neex to disclose your MI - as this is an issue of overwork and stress. Workplaces have a duty of care to their employees. Hopefully yiur boss will hear you and reduce these extra pressures on you.
And as @Kurra said - just breathe.

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Take care @Former-Member xxxooo

I agree with what @Kurra and @utopia wrote.

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Hi @Former-Member. That's an insane week at work. No wonder you are feeling overwhelmed. I'm not sure if it's any consolation but I was talking to my friend tonight and she said everyone at her school were all feeling overwhelmed and annoyed at planning for next year too. I'm pretty sure none of them are carrying your load so I can understand that you would feel a bit out of control let alone having the pressures of now with sportsday and the show. Thinking of you and sending some sanity and strength vibes to help you through. 💜😊🤗💐

PS. Sorry I was a bit out of control last night. By 2:00am I'd lost the plot completely but wanted you to know you really did help. Thanks again💐💜

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thank you @Kurra @utopia @BlueBay

its not really possible to cut back on anything in my job. it's just part of it... it's huge when i compare it to other places I've worked but there's nothing i can do. other people manage... I know it's just my concentration issues and finding it hard to have the energy to keep up. then i get behind and it's beyond overwhelming as I've dug myself another big hold. I could possibly go to part time... but the legal fees of family court are insane.. and to qualify for legal aid i couldn't work more than two days.. but then i wouldn't be able to afford the rest of my debts anyways. feel like there's just no options. just need to struggle on and put my big girl undies on...

there also a court hearing next week on Monday and feeling very anxious about that. my lil boy has a specialist appt where they'll decide if he needs surgery again or not and its quite a long day away. there's just a lot going on everywhere.

lj

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Thanks @Former-Member

yes the workload in schools for teachers is getting insane for everyone. We must have just been typing at the same time. Thank you for your response. i'm hoping you managed to get some sleep today after a long night last night! are you going ok?

lj

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Oh wow @Former-Member. You have so much going on. I am speechless. I wish you well for your son and court hearing. I'll be crossing my fingers for you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

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@Former-Member. Wow things really are more hectic for you than I thought. Just keep breathing. That's all I can advise.
Good luck for Monday. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.
I'll be thinking of you - especially on that day.

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I'm ok today @Former-Member. I fell into an exhausted sleep eventually and have managed to pull myself a bit together today. I'm hoping you have some sick days left to help you manage at the moment. You really do have an enormous amount of stress at the moment I really feel for you and wish I could help. Please call on all your supports to help you through this term. All my friends who are teachers are battening down the hatches as this term is chaotic. As I typed this I realised that nearly every friend I have works with kids. Anyway let us know how everything is going. I'll be thinking of you. 💜😊

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@Former-Member Glad you got some sleep. and that things came together for you a bit today.

Thanks for the support 🙂

Hi @utopia I definitely wish there was a remote control for my life.. i'd just press pause at the moment.. or the skip button so the things im dreading were just over with already. sometimes i just can't breathe. and focussing on any one thing is impossible. but back to just trying to work out whats the most importan thing that needs doing immediately next and thats all.

lj

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