Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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TC40
TC40
I have been at my new job for four days. Things seem to be going very well. They seem to be very happy with my work. I am still feeling very anxious. Afraid that I will screw something up.....AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT AND FAILURE that I cannot even allow myself to be content or even proud of myself. Between the anxiety and learning a new job, I am EXHAUSTED. I don't know if I will ever be able to relax again.
MayB
MayB
My Dad worked building sky scrapers in NYC on his first day at work he asked his supervisor how do you work so high and not fall?

The supervisor looked him in the eye and said "kid don't look where you don't want to go!"

TC you might not be able to relax...but maybe you could try. You can't live life using the past as a textbook to construct the future....
andrealambert
andrealambert
Sometimes when the going gets tough we just have to keep our eyes on the prize and slog through it.

Remember to get enough sleep and take your meds as prescribed.

I'm so glad the job is going well for you. It's normal to feel anxious right about now. Just don't get drunk and blow it by coming in hung over.

Tonight, take a break, take some time for yourself, watch some distracting TV and relax, you earned it.

You are succeeded so much by working while still being mentally ill. There are those among us on DS(like me) who can't do that anymore. You are succeeding just by continuing to go to that job every day and do well.

Just put one day in front of the other and you will finish your first week, then you will have a nice weekend to relax.
beckyp
beckyp
Glad to hear your new job is going well. I can relate to your anxiety, I have lost my share of jobs too. I finally got to the point where I could work again, but I did have to work through my anxiety.

Try to relax this weekend and do something to enjoy yourself and reward yourself for a successful week!
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