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Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

MDTSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 5:31 pm AEST

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Hey forumites. I start a new job on Monday and I am feeling quite overwhelmed. I don't quite know what to expect and a lot of "what ifs" are coming up.

I spoke a bit about it with my psych the other day. This helped a bit.

But there are so many things happening at once and I am trying my damn best to understand it all and what I'm doing. I feel underprepared for it. I feel overwhelmed by it even though I haven't started. I feel I am close to panic I guess idk...... I'm confused

I think I am playing over scenarios in my mind each day.

I still feel there is so much more I can do in life beyond this new job and I guess I feel this way because I have reached a new point on my mental illness/health journey where I want to do everything.

I need to rest now because I have a cracking headache. I'll see you around

@TAB @Former-Member @Former-Member @wellwellwellnez @Bill16 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Meowmy

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tymeModerator02 Sept 2022, 5:33 pm AEST

Re: Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Thanks for sharing @MDT - that's so special to hear. I can also see the immense growth you have made in the past few years. Well done to you!

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MDTSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 5:34 pm AEST

Re: Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

I'm feeling anxious @tyme

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Unknown userMember02 Sept 2022, 5:46 pm AEST

Re: Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Hey @MDT I get where you’re coming from we all have weaknesses like mine is doubt of what others are thinking but I realized I have less fear about doing things not knowing the outcome, guess where the doubt comes from. I’m trying ways to overcome the doubt for example I’m working in defense right now and going to work everyday to unknown circumstances, it’s been about 2 months now and I’ve passed my probation period for the 2 months, another month to go before I’m in their books. And it’s all cause of the meds but to each their own I guess. I hope things work out for you as I hope it does me. All the best keep us posted

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tymeModerator02 Sept 2022, 5:50 pm AEST

Re: Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Feeling anxious is very natural @MDT . I'd be understandably anxious too if I had to start a new job.

Hold your head high, pull your shoulders back, and walk in with that superman pose!

I believe in you.

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TABSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 6:18 pm AEST

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I go into set and forget mode w things like that @MDT

stick to the Plan

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MDTSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 6:37 pm AEST

Re: Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Thanks @TAB @tyme @Former-Member
Yeah just gotta do what I gotta do aye

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MeowmySenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 6:49 pm AEST

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@MDT hey Hams, hope you feel better soon. Hope Spring will bring new hope and all good things your way. They will be yours. Don't be hard on yourself. You are doing great. Take care

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MDTSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 7:10 pm AEST

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Cheers @Meowmy
I hope you're right.
Just quite nerve wracking I guess aye

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StuFSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 7:24 pm AEST

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Wishing you much confidence and fortune @MDT

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MDTSenior Contributor02 Sept 2022, 7:42 pm AEST

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Thanks my @StuF
Hows stuff ?

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