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Need to vent

Hi everyone

I need to vent!!

I'm not coping

I'm not enjoying my new job. It's mundane, boring and triggering. For those who don't know, I was made redundant in my pharmacy job 4 days before Christmas. I then found a casual job at a supermarket. The job I do is very boring. I have far too much 'alone' time at work so my mind wanders to a lot of stuff. I asked my supervisor if i could learn the registers as thats what i would love to do. she replied that she couldn't until next year, don't know why as we are so short staffed and they need extras.

They advertise extra shifts or replacing a shift on facebook, which i really hate. but that's how they do it. i asked my supervisor if i could pick up extra shifts even though i don't know the registers. she replied yes thats fine that i would still do cleaning.

The other day a staff member posted she needed someone to do a shift. i was the first one tyo reply and accept the shift. another girl replied after me. the staff member replied back to me saying she would give that shift to the second girl as i don't know tyhe registers. I was so annoyed, angry and then upset. I feel used, and discriminated.

The problem is I am 'too scared' to confront my supervisor and ask again as i don't want the other member to get into gtrouble. so this means that i can't get any extra shifts until i learn the registers.

it is so wrong

the other issue i am having is seeing the old pharmacy customers. it's not an issue in that i see them, they love to talk. some still didn't know i had gone!!! but each time i see them and they say 'oh i am sorry to what happened to you' i get upset, hurt angry at the new owners. i miss the girls i used to work with and the job.

working for a much much bigger organisation is hard. there is so much clicks, so much politics and crap. i try to go in and do my job and go home.

but with so much time on my hands at work i start to think negatively.

i have recentyly had terrible vertigo, a 5 day migraine and today again another headache. i decided to call in sick and was spoken to so rude and short by the supervisor. it's like she doesn't believe me when i call in sick. and my anxiety is extremely high in having to ring her.

i don't have the confidence to leave and get another job. i feel i am not good enough

i am sorry to vent, i know a lot of you are struggling with your own issues. and that i should be thankful that i do have a job, as a lot of people have lost theirs.

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saw my GP this morning, told him i am feeling strange, very anxious and not in a good headspace

told him i am to blame for the situation we are in with our finances because of no job; mental health issues and physical health issues, sale of our home; asking boys for money - it's all my fault. i feel so guilty.

I mentioned that maybe i should end my life because then i wouldn't feel responsible or stressed anymore. but he sternly told me that i would be hurting my own children, the ones that love me so much and i love them. and my hubby too. he said i am a good person.

i think deep down i wouldn't end my life - it's my mind telling me and so much negative talk in my head.

I feel hopeless, useless and horrible. I am going to email my psych and let her know.

i am sorry for my daily posts,

@Former-Member @Snowie @BPDSurvivor @Former-Member @Emelia8 @Shaz51 @Owlunar @MDT

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Hi @BlueBay ,

you wondered how your post gave me hope. Well it's just amazing to hear a Peer go through exactly what I have been through. To have your courage to vent. Certainly got me to get up dress up and show up today! Look at you go-letting your GP know how you feel, emailing your psych, taking one baby step after the other. Having insight in to your feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that I feel too. My poor self esteem is my enemy and I challenge that lady everyday. Always with compassion. Very proud of you!

MLE

MLE

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@BlueBay Thinking of you my sister. One step at a time. Focus on your beautiful family. And do something nice for you.

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Hi @BlueBay

I'm sorry to hear how hard things are right now, but good on you for sharing how you feel with your doctor and psychologist. And thank you for letting us know you've done that. It helps us to know you are reaching out and staying safe.

And how wonderful that in itself, that has given hope to others 🙂 Thank you for sharing your hope @MLE .

@BlueBay there are lots of people who care about you here on the forums and I hope it is helpful to have those forum friends sitting with you right now.

If you are in need of crisis support, the following services are specifically available for that, so please reach out to them as you need:


• Lifeline - 13 11 14
• Samaritans - 13 52 47 (8am-8pm AWST)
• Suicide Call-back Service - 1300 659 467
• Suicideline (Vic) - 1300 651 251

Take care @BlueBay 💜

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❤❤❤ @Former-Member , @BlueBay , @oceangirl , @MLE , @Former-Member

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For what its worth @BlueBay I am feeling pretty rank myself too
Sorry

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@BlueBay @Shaz51

I had telehealth appointment on Tuesday. And today I got a text message from my specialist (secretary) and to tell me that my referral was not current for my appointment on Tuesday.

My specialist made the appointment himself Tuesday morning. He never mention anything about needing a new referral.

I went to after hours clinic to get checked and also get the referral. The Dr would only date it from today because there not allowed back date them.

The Dr was worried about me and told me to go to emergency because of shortness of breath and pain in my leg.

I am not sure what to do about the referral and Medicare will not give a rebate. I don't think I should have to pay because I was not to know.

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Hi @BlueBay

How did you go at your GP visit? Are you feeling any better?

sending hugs

hanami 💮

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hey @MLE thank you for you kind words of support.

I am glad i could help you. xxx

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Hi @Former-Member thanks for your support yesgterday. sorry i didn't reply earlier.

i appreciate it so much that my forum friends support me here and listen when i need to vent or just write how i am feeling.

thanks also @oceangirl @MDT @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Eve7 @hanami

i am taking one day at a time. everytime i close my eyes to try and sleep my mind is going from one issue to another. it's a crazy busy mind.

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