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29 May 2017 07:58 PM
29 May 2017 07:58 PM
@Former-MemberThanks.
Is there any way that you can give me a link to that anxiety thread? I still have much trouble finding threads on the site.
I don't think it's rubbish at all, I just have great difficulty in being aware of grief or physical sensations in my body, etc.
My work hours (& location) change on a daily basis, I'm only told at 4pm the afternoon before who I'm with, where, & for how long.
This is very stressful, & makes scheduling personal (& support) appointments extremely difficult - almost impossible. So many of my appointments have been cancelled due to this on-going situation.
I rarely work over 30 hours per week, but the travel involved is enormous - it's located a long distance from me, & also involves driving clients around for hours during the shift. I often drive about 100 kilometres a day, which is far too much driving for me.
I am trying to apply for (& get) work with fixed working hours (routine), that is much closer to home - yet the support appointment that is for assisting me with job applications, keeps getting cancelled due to my changing (unknown) work hours. A catch 22 you might say.
Good luck with your GP appointment, I'm thinking of you & wishing you well.
Adge
29 May 2017 09:13 PM - edited 29 May 2017 10:39 PM
29 May 2017 09:13 PM - edited 29 May 2017 10:39 PM
OK @Adge, I'll try. There's a few threads. Also, dare i suggest you self care better, make appointments (once a week) and tell them you have made other plans, or have an important apt you can't change (details none of their business) and simply dictate you simply are not available that morning. I reckon one morning or afternoon a week is more than fair. You gotta stand up for yourself. I remember giving the boss my all, putting the job first, even as a single mother - until He expected me to work Christmas morning. He knew i was a sole parent with no family help... It was hard putting my job on the line to save him a few bucks on a casual staff - pig! The job doesn't bury ya children for you when you're work exacerbates MI & ya parenting abilities, or hold ya hand in old age. Your health comes first Adge. Looking back I should not have given 1/2 as much to the job as I did then. They will use you up and throw you away. In my experience anyway. Sorry I'm a bit fragile atm and about all that. Do be your own best friend and advocate. I'll come back with some links. Still learning how to do this myself, i havrnt got any feedback if the other links I've posted have worked but they are coming up blue, so do let me know.
Hope you sleep well tonight 🙂
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31 May 2017 09:03 PM
31 May 2017 09:03 PM
@Former-MemberI'm glad I helped you to smile.
I can't seem to find much to smile about recently - I'm,not wanting to be morose, I do look for a positive focus, & things (thoughts) to "perk me up".
That was an impressive list of links (threads) that you posted earlier. Wow! I've so goto work out how to do that...
My back is so sore, & my neck muscles are so tense. It's all the driving (picking up clients etc) that does it, & the stress of unknow schedules (& driving to unknown places).
I've been limping around with a sore ankle since I got home 1 hour ago.
Adge
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