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Need to vent

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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Got a horrible headache all night took a tab to help

my stomach is churning like crazy

back at work today

I feel sick

@MDT @Owlunar @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Maggie @BPDSurvivor and others

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Thinking of you @BlueBay on your return to work. Hoping things there will be better than you anticipate. Hope the headache eases after the tab. Have the best day you possibly can.

Emelia 🌷

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Hi @BlueBay ,

Does going to work give you a bit of release from being stuck in your own mind?

Work is my outlet. Initially, my brain continued to churn while I was at work, but work gave me routine and stability. I still had to deal with crap at work, but at least it was away from my own company.

You can only do what you can. Don't be so hard on yourself.

BPDSurvivor

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Baby steps @BlueBay
Just take it hour by hour. I hope the day is tolerable for you. If not then by all means check in here during the day

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I'm not well

have a weird spots on my face neck and chest

have a throbbing horrible headache sbd my blood pressure is 180/120 pulse 100.
spoke to my dictir earlier he suggested to restart my BP meds.
I slept for 2 hours but still feel horrible. I'm at the chemist and the pharmacist is going to check it for me.
the pounding head is horrible.

Work was ok. A few people realised I wasn't there and asked. The supervisor was ok but after three hours she sent me home as there were too many staff on.

@MDT @Emelia8 @BPDSurvivor @Emelia8 @Shaz51 @Owlunar

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Does anyone know if the chat online is operating tonight ??

@Former-Member

@MDT @BPDSurvivor @Owlunar @Emelia8 @Shaz51

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Hi @BlueBay ,

The chat service may be closed today as the SANE offices are closed due to the Public Holiday.

I think they'll be open again tomorrow though!

- HelpfulBee

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Hi @BlueBay ,

How are you feeling now? If taking hour by hour is too much, just take moment by moment.

BPDSurvivor

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Hey @BPDSurvivor

I think I will take it hour by hour tonight. My body is very achy.

My blood pressure has come down slightly. My headache has gone which is good. If I get another bad headache tonight I'll check my BP and if high I'll contact nurse on call.
I get very worried about my blood pressure - but then that doesn't help with the blood pressure does it.

I think an early night tonight.
Tomorrow I'm meant to work 8-4pm But they may cut it back and I'll finish earlier.
We'll see what happens.

I have made an appt to see my doctor tomorrow after work.

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Hi @BlueBay ,

Have you ever been trained to use your breath to help regulate you body?

The breath is your body's natural tranquilliser. Each time you breath in, your heart rate rises. Each time you breath out, your heart rate decreases. If you can work with your breath to increase the length of each exhalation, you will find that your blood pressure will go down.

When you are stressed, you automatically breathe quicker shorter breaths, causing your blood pressure to rise.

Of course it's different if you are on meds for blood pressure if have other related illnesses. However, it goes to show us that we can learn to take control.

Keep us in the loop @BlueBay .

BPDSurvivor

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