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whatswrong19
whatswrong19

I've been through a really hard month, there was a cancer scare recently with my daughter, we had to go through several tests, still isn't completely ruled out, we have to go back in 3 months,  People acting like shit where I work, I'm trying to shut out the negativity, but of course with all this shit going on, I missed an important meeting this morning, and have been given "busy" work as a result, (I mean cause I don't have enough shit to do) I mean is it EVER GOOD?  Is it EVER GOOD?  for me it has been an avalanche of bad bad and more bad, I'm outcast at work, even when I try to fit in, I don't like the job anymore, I don't like some of the people who are my co workers. It's like a stone constantly scraping away at my self worth, scraping until there's nothing left but a little bloody pulp, and they are trying to scrape that away too.  why should I keep trying? 

Restful
Restful
Work sucks, and I wish we could all make money doing something we really love. I held a job for 15 years that slowly chiseled away my soul. As a result, I ended up in a psych hospital and then in short term disability. Today I work at a place that’s tolerable with mostly nice people. It still stresses the fuck out of me sometimes, but it’s still better than before. It may be worth checking out new job opportunities just to keep your mental health.
alwaysblessed
alwaysblessed
Hello,

Sorry your going through this rough time. I hope your daughter turns out fine.
Sometimes it can get pretty rough in this life. I've had my share. Sometimes one thing after another, lasting for 3 years.

But one thing I can say is that it gave me a new perspective on my life, teaching me to enjoy life on my terms. Sometime things like your job situation can push you to really venture out into something to serve a higher purpose in your life or something that you really love. Perhaps you would have never thought about it until something caused you discomfort.

Never give your control over to live the life your meant to live inspite of your circumstances.
doncornelius
doncornelius
Yeah they really know how to pile the shit on. All I can say is try to take it one day at a time. That’s all we can really do. Try not to think about tomorrow, I know it’s hard especially with kids but you don’t have to ignore the future, just let it unfold. Let the frustration out by writing or even coming here and venting. When you have a few minutes figure out a plan to fight the depression. I’ll have a few days that I feel like a normal person and just sit on my ass and do nothing. Instead I should be forming a plan for the next time I feel down. Like a giant circle of BS and I end back in the same place with no answers and no help. Other than the great people I’ve met here.
euniceps
euniceps
Please Don’t Give Up.....Please try to sleigh your negative thoughts by audibly saying NO if necessary and writing down positive affirmations to replace your negative thoughts.
The happiest people are those who are conscious of their spiritual need. The best friend anyone can have is God, who provides wonderful help in his Word, the Bible. Psalms 34:18 "God is close to the brokenhearted;
He saves those who are crushed in spirit.
whatswrong19
whatswrong19
Thank you to everyone who replied. I really get so tired of this place, where I live, there aren't alot of opportunities to change jobs so easily, I have been looking and will continue, but the jobs are limited in this area, I can't move because I am the only child and my parents have become fragile in their health.
Essentiallyfree
Essentiallyfree
I'm so sorry you're going through such a tough time especially the cancer scare. That must be more overwhelming than you can even describe. Do you have any support from family or friends near by? If you're open to it, it sounds like finding a counselor to help navigate life right now would be a great option for you. I've stuck with mine for 2 years going weekly, the tools and confidence I've gained are priceless. Being able to navigate life with a positive posture, speaking truth over myself has saved my life. You're worthy of help and self love. Take care.
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