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Feeling very defeated with work. I hold on to hope and then everything falls through. Finding it very difficult to maintain confidence and faith. I want to escape these negative feelings. I feel like going into isolation. Need some kind of positive reinforcement from somewhere. I feel like I am incapable of succeeding. Losing all motivation to move forward.
AnxietyFreak40
are you looking for a job? or having trouble in the current job? Hugs!!
Restful
I'm just struggling in my current job. Thanks for the hugs.
Debbalina
Have you ever tried affirmations? I have really struggled with negative thinking - and identified that I was really overwhelmed by them when I am driving by myself. So I use an app called "Think Up" where you record affirmations in your own voice and then you can play them back to yourself with this meditative music playing in the background. They repeat themselves so I listen to them all the time now when Im driving and I find its excellent at keeping the negative thoughts at bay. And it helped to record ones that were realistic - not pie in the sky crazy stuff like some affirmations can be. Just a thought!
Restful
Thank you very much for the suggestion! I'm going to download that app and try it tomorrow. My brain automatically always thinks the worst. I need to reprogram it.
Girl_Interrupted1982
Restful I know how you feel. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo
OlderCPer
Restful, do you see a Therapist or Counselor, someone who could teach you some healthy coping skills to deal with all that you have going on?
Restful
Thanks for all the kind responses. I do think I'm going to start seeing a therapist again, because I have absolutely no coping skills.
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