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Im off to work in an hor, then I have to put on a 'face' pretend all is ok, tell every1 that 'Im fine' when I really want to scream at them that 'Im not fine, I dont want to be here', 'I want to be at home in my bed, asleep'. but I cant cos being a nurse I have STANDARDS to keep to, please pray that I can keep up the pretence. XXX
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See I dont get it. if you can do that when you have to, cant you do it all the time? I know everyone is different but i just cant act. My depression isnt something I can control. When I get bad bouts, IT controls me, not the other way round.
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I have been doing this for so long that when I need a 'sace' it is easy to put on, when I get a moment to myself, like inthe loo, I have a cry , get it out, then I go back with my'face. Sorry but it is a learned thing with me, my work is the 1 thing that keeps me sane, n I would got totally off the deep end if I didnt have that.
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I was a home care assistant, and i had to give up my job as i could not cope, ang in there x
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hugs
i know it is hard
i have to do it everyday too.
i teach young kids, so i understand the 'standards'
hang it there.
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empathy
I like to go to work because it is where I have success and others respect my opinion. It usually shakes me outta my blues. I do feel worn out and would love to just sleep the day away but I have so many responsibilities and I can't let anyone down...except myself of course.
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