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I missed work 2 days last week, and I am off again today because I just can't face it, and this is not the first stretch I have had like this. It's not that I don't like my job, it's that I feel like I am dragging a boulder around with me when I try to get up and go. It's not physical pain, it's that the idea of getting up and being around people feels so draining that I simply want to hide in my bed all day. Do others feel that way sometimes?
I can't keep missing work and I am going to talk to my doctor but it is demoralizing to miss another day and to keep feeling like this, which of course leads to feeling worse and I don't want to spiral. I don't know if I am describing this correctly, but it's the best I have at the moment. If anyone has any advice for dealing with these kinds of issues I am all ears. Thanks for listening. |
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Well... I don't know what to tell you about this. I probably should because it was pretty-much the story of my life during my working years. (I'm retired now.) In my case, I just got up every day & did what needed to be done no matter how big the boulder felt. It often wasn't pretty. But I did it. I still do except that, being retired now, it's simply household chores I have to face not the world. Growing up, my father always would say: "You're not required to like it. You're just required to do it." I took that as my mantra. I wish I could say it got easier over time. But it didn't. I simply got used to it being that way.
You mentioned you're going to be seeing your doctor. If you're thinking about trying antidepressants, you may want to consider seeing a psychiatrist at some point along the way. You may also want to find a mental health therapist to work with. And then there are therapies such as CBT, DBT, & other stuff. There aren't any magic solutions out there. You just have to try different things & various combinations of things & see what works for you. Best wishes... __________________ "I may be older but I am not wise / I'm still a child's grown-up disguise / and I never can tell you what you want to know / You will find out as you go." (from: "A Nightengale's Lullaby" - Julie Last) |
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I often feel this way. Rest is good. Sending respect to you and everyone |
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Thank you both for taking the time to read this and post a reply. I am resting my mind and fighting my way back (hopefully), it helps to just put it out there.
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I feel this way most days. I hope your doc can help. Not beating yourself up over it is important. Wishing you luck in getting this sorted out.
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