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Today was bad for me

Restful
Restful

I woke up trying to stay positive, and even made a list of things I am grateful for. Right when I started on my work, it was downhill with nothing but problems. Then I find out that my job role is completely changing this week. I felt my anxiety go through every inch of my body like a lightning jolt, and then the depression set in. I'm feeling pretty useless no because all I can do is lay down and disengage from the world. I have 0 energy left after today.

sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
I have a really hard time with change as well. Sometimes I think it's ok to take some time to rest, recharge, and absorb the change that is happening around us.

No need to be so hard on yourself. You've had a rough day and self care is called for <3
Anna1212
Anna1212
i agree with sonny. that sounds like a tough day. you need time to process and rest.
Restful
Restful
Thank you both very much for the kindness.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
That would definitely upset me. Now, what to do? Take it minute by minute if you have to. I never did well with change. I'm a Leo. But I was a legal secretary for 38 years. This one big firm was always changing the way we did things. I hated that. But I dealt with it. So can you. Do you take any medication for your anxiety? I hope that you do. I am working with a new therapist. She wants to talk to me about mindfulness and meditation. I mentioned that on here and it was well received. So maybe look up some meditation videos on YouTube. Good luck with your job.
Restful
Restful
Thank you GreenEyes, yes I do take meds which help to a certain degree. It’s really good advice to take things minute by minute. I think that’s what I need to do right now.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
You're welcome. Good luck with everything. Keep us posted.
Bobby5000
Bobby5000
Good luck Greeneyes, large firms can be picky and lawyers can be difficult. Interestingly a study found hirer rates of depression and anxiety among lawyers than social workers who are dealing with challenging people each day.
rianbooyer
rianbooyer
I agree.. Rest for now. If your having difficulties at work break it down into smaller segments and take care of one thing at a time. Im sorry they changed your job around but you can adapt.. just take the time you need doing it and you will be ok.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Restful, I hope things are feeling a little better today.
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