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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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Likewise, hugs to you for being so resilient and brave @BlueBay

tyme

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I’m scared something bad will happen tonight

my anxiety is bad


i think I need help

@tyme @Shaz51 @grayhorn @Eve7 @Former-Member @Emelia8 @Snowie

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Hey @BlueBay ,

I'm sitting with you.

It sounds like things are getting quite difficult for you tonight.

Would you consider calling our drop-in service on 1800 187 263? They are available now (10am-10pm Mon-Fri).

I'd also encourage you to call the crisis lines if needed:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467

If in immediate danger: 000

There are people who can help. You are not alone @BlueBay .

tyme

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@BlueBay

Im sorry your anxiety is high tonight. Talking about our trauma can be so triggering. Sometimes I use sensory stimulation to soothe me, like the feel of different fabrics, silk, old washed cotton, velvet, brushed cotton, or a favourite memory when I did something outstanding ( dumb, but catching 7 fish aged 6 yrs old while my big sister never caught any and my grandpa, ever the amateur fisherman being proud of me, was a story I retold myself a lot when I felt like such a failure). It’s very wholesome to ask for help when you need it. 🦋

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How are you tonight @BlueBay ?

I thinking about you, and hope you are okay.

Hugs,

tyme

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Hi @tyme

quiet day today

Netflix watching movies

I’ve got a cough so hoping it doesn’t turn into the flu

my granddaughter little A has a terrible cold snd cough. She looks so sick. Hasn’t eaten very much for last 2 days. Poor thing.
i face timed her earlier and she looks so sad.

Hope you’re well

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I'm glad to hear you are relaxing tonight @BlueBay .

I'm so sorry to hear Little A is unwell. My niece and nephew is also unwell. They have this terrible asthma cough - the weather here in Melb isn't helping!

I hope Little A gets better soon.

Hugs,

tyme

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Hugs for your niece and nephew @tyme and hope they feel better soon ❤❤

Hugs for A @BlueBay , hope she feels better soon ❤❤

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Hi @BlueBay ,

How are things? Is Little A. better? And how are you travelling? I read that you have had a lot of anxiety lately.

Hope you are okay.

BPDSurvivor

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@BlueBay I haven't been online for a few days but I hope you are doing better now. I can see you have received so much support from all the people who care about you and I hope you can see that.

Sending hugs 🤗

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