Depression Supporters Support Group
This community is dedicated to spouses, children, relatives, co-workers and others who are actively supporting someone suffering from depression or other serious mental illness. Depression can bring about intense sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanced to the point of being disruptive, which can have a grave impact on the ability of others trying to help.
hi everyone. I just want to seek advice from you guys. I am suffering from Bipolar disorder , anxiety and brain fog. The brain fog really gets me down. I am a licensed nurse but gave it up because i have trouble concentrating and always anxious when I'm at the workplace. I also easily get confused and i cant recall immediate facts easily. So that left me jobless, scared, frustrated and depressed.
Every time I try something new, I always fail. I can't seem to accomplish what I want. I attended two schools for an education course but it didn't work out because I left. I didn't finish it because of severe brain fog and anxiety. I also tried jewelry and beads making seminar. Again, it didn't work out. That's just so embarrassing to other people. Seeing you act weird. They just don't know what's going on.
Right now, I am not depressed, not anxious. I kinda learned how to accept my limitations you know? But now, I'm torn. I wanted to try baking. I saw this workshop on the internet and I wanted to attend. it's from 10am-4pm i think. And the goal is to finish 7 cup cakes on that span of time.. My mom said that the one who will teach teach the students will teach at a rapid phase because of the limited amount of time. We have to finish baking 7 cupcakes by 4pm.
I'm just wondering, can I cope with the rapid phase? The receptionist said that we will be given handouts. ( As far as I know the ingredients and the directions is written on the handouts) This is what I'm thinking, the hand outs will save me from panicking. I can read and re-read the instructions there so I won't get confused. Am I making sense?
Do you think I should go? It traumatizes me every time I fail. It is a blow in my self esteem!
Should I try or not?
PLEASE HELP!
-SAM
Every time I try something new, I always fail. I can't seem to accomplish what I want. I attended two schools for an education course but it didn't work out because I left. I didn't finish it because of severe brain fog and anxiety. I also tried jewelry and beads making seminar. Again, it didn't work out. That's just so embarrassing to other people. Seeing you act weird. They just don't know what's going on.
Right now, I am not depressed, not anxious. I kinda learned how to accept my limitations you know? But now, I'm torn. I wanted to try baking. I saw this workshop on the internet and I wanted to attend. it's from 10am-4pm i think. And the goal is to finish 7 cup cakes on that span of time.. My mom said that the one who will teach teach the students will teach at a rapid phase because of the limited amount of time. We have to finish baking 7 cupcakes by 4pm.
I'm just wondering, can I cope with the rapid phase? The receptionist said that we will be given handouts. ( As far as I know the ingredients and the directions is written on the handouts) This is what I'm thinking, the hand outs will save me from panicking. I can read and re-read the instructions there so I won't get confused. Am I making sense?
Do you think I should go? It traumatizes me every time I fail. It is a blow in my self esteem!
Should I try or not?
PLEASE HELP!
-SAM
Prepare yourself for all possibilities and then decide if you can cope with all these possible outcomes.
And just remember... Everyone fails. It's the only way we can learn out weaknesses and strengthen them :)
I think you should go for it with the knowledge that you can walk away and take deep breaths and relax anytime. So you only get 2 cupcakes... They'll be delicious and you'll have learned something, an maybe even found a new hobby! :)