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RE: Darkness surrounds me
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Yes it can be addictive @Former-Member
My hubby was ok, we havent eally spoken about it again. I think he just needs time to process it all. Maybe in a couple of days we will sit down together.
I am not sure if I will ever go back to teaching. I will see how I go.
What did you used to teach?
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Gotcha covered @outlander goodluck to you too lil caterpillar 
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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hugs @outlander
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Unknown userMember
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I couldn't go back to work either @Former-Member
I used to work with younger kids.
Many years ago I also worked in a childrens home, age babies to 16 years. Run by -
Dept of Children's Services.
I tried working voluntary in admin, last year, I think it was. Was confronted by an SA from when I was in 30's, so that was the end of that.
Had to go to police. Give statement etc...
Not sure I'll ever feel well enough to try again.
Trouble is, I didn't know that I had Post traumatic stress disorder and kept working full time 😮😣😨
I knew something was wrong, but gp just tried to give me anti depressants, which I can't take. Anyway, I caught everything the kids had. For years I kept working, with the flu, viruses, etc., had glandular fever at one stage. Boss kept calling me into work, ended up with chronic fatigue, fibro myalgia etc....
Haven't been well since.
I guess my body just got too run down.
Give yourself time to deal with the sa etc. It takes time yo recover from things like that.
There's so many things to overcome, shame, anger etc etc etc... 💟
I used to work with younger kids.
Many years ago I also worked in a childrens home, age babies to 16 years. Run by -
Dept of Children's Services.
I tried working voluntary in admin, last year, I think it was. Was confronted by an SA from when I was in 30's, so that was the end of that.
Had to go to police. Give statement etc...
Not sure I'll ever feel well enough to try again.
Trouble is, I didn't know that I had Post traumatic stress disorder and kept working full time 😮😣😨
I knew something was wrong, but gp just tried to give me anti depressants, which I can't take. Anyway, I caught everything the kids had. For years I kept working, with the flu, viruses, etc., had glandular fever at one stage. Boss kept calling me into work, ended up with chronic fatigue, fibro myalgia etc....
Haven't been well since.
I guess my body just got too run down.
Give yourself time to deal with the sa etc. It takes time yo recover from things like that.
There's so many things to overcome, shame, anger etc etc etc... 💟
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Unknown userMember
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Dearest @Former-Member
Firstly, thank you for showing the courage to write about you journey. It shows alot of strength to write about it with someone you don't know.
It is upsetting to hear that the GP thought the answer to all your problems was anti-depressants and didn't look further into your symptoms.
I feel like one of the "lucky" ones because I do have the support of a great psychologist who is helping me. I am seeing a psychiartrist in a couple of weeks that my psychologist recommended becasue he thinks I need more support and so do I. I also have a MHT around me from an incident awhile ago.
My next big hurdle is I have to see a work cover psychiatrist next week. They will do an independent evaluation on me and determine if I can continue on work cover.
I do hope that you are getting the support you so deserve now
Nell
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Unknown userMember
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Thankyou for not minding that I share @Former-Member
That's great that you have lots of support.
I have had good counselling in the past, but no support for years.
Gave up on psychologists etc
I guess I'm in the "too hard box". 😮😊
Due to all the illnesses from catching bugs etc while working full time.
Funny thing is, I tried heaps of gp's.
Have had to do my own research. 😀
Read heaps of books on everything, anxiety, ptsd, lots and lots.
💪💟
That's great that you have lots of support.
I have had good counselling in the past, but no support for years.
Gave up on psychologists etc
I guess I'm in the "too hard box". 😮😊
Due to all the illnesses from catching bugs etc while working full time.
Funny thing is, I tried heaps of gp's.
Have had to do my own research. 😀
Read heaps of books on everything, anxiety, ptsd, lots and lots.
💪💟
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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@Zoe7 Unfortuately, even on my laptop right now, I can't post pics. It's really frustrating. I need to email SANE to fix it. But I'll post a message of support right now.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Beautiful words to F&H @Sans911 - as usual - you are a gorgeous person
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Unknown userMember
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Glad you had something to take to help you feel calm @outlander
I hope that you are able to take it easy tonight.
💜
Is your mum cooking tonight?
We had shepherds pie. 😊
I hope that you are able to take it easy tonight.
💜
Is your mum cooking tonight?
We had shepherds pie. 😊
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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i dont have an appeitite @Former-Member might have something later on if i feel up for it but i doubt it
sounds yum, i use to make that alot. not so much anymore though
