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Worried about me and my capacity to work.

PowderfingerSenior Contributor10 Sept 2020, 5:48 pm AEST

Worried about me and my capacity to work.

I'm in two minds and need some input. I know I'm very unwell at the moment. Mentally and physically. I work for myself. I have not been working because of the aforementioned. The thing is it's creating more stress for me financially. I actually love my job. I miss it. I'm in a very deep depression, that I know. I'm think perhaps it will help my depression more than harm it, help me heal more than harm me. I'm thinking of only going back very much part time only. I still need time off work. The upside to working for yourself. You can take time off. I think my mind is playing tricks on me that I can't do it. Going back part time only I feel would be good for me. At the moment, I need lots of sleep but I can't stand being in my head all day. It's not nice in there at all. Thoughts?

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PowderfingerSenior Contributor17 Sept 2020, 7:22 am AEST

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@Kelpie yes fatigue is a concern for me. I'm beyond exhausted. I've made a few changes. My lap top goes off no later than 9pm. I do a tiny bit of work. If I'm exhausted after an hour, I stop. I'm getting out for fresh air for st least two hours everyday.

It's not just the fatigue. It's the load I'm carrying. Launching my new business, I have a talk to give on Monday about my book I'm writing, do need to prepare. There is more. I'm just tired ALL OF THE TIME.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor05 Oct 2020, 7:24 pm AEDT

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Hello and hugs @Powderfinger , @Kelpie , @Caringsoul73 , @Krishna , @zand

@Powderfinger how did you go with your book you are writting xx.

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PowderfingerSenior Contributor05 Oct 2020, 9:02 pm AEDT

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@Shaz51

Hi there,

Thanks for asking. I've actually taken a hiatus from it for a while as with many other things. I've shifted my focus and attention to other things in my life that need me. I'm also busy with other parts of my career, so it us on the shelf for now.

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