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May 27, 2009, 03:36 PM
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Just came back from my doctor's, I had planned on going back to work on monday and hopefully work only 4 out of 5 days, but according to my doctor I have to go back at a slower pace, 2 days the first week, then 3 days for a little while and so on...I am glad I am going back but so worried, worried about not being able to do the things I used to...driving these days is hard, everything is hard...Not to talk about the financial strain of all this.
Also, I am so sad when I think about my relationship with my 2 daughters, so sad about what to do with my ex coming back into my life as more than a friend...so sad about isolating myself and enjoying it... I feel like a shadow of my former self, today I met a colleague from work and I had the hardest time keeping a normal conversation, how will I deal with 20-30 people??? Just so tired and sad.... So glad I found this site where I feel people understand no matter what I write, thank you all! |
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May 27, 2009, 05:08 PM
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(((((I don't know))))))
It's very difficult to "be normal" in the "real" world when depression has knocked you on your butt.....I struggle with this too. Constantly worrying that I am not acting "normal" enough to pass at work sometimes. Are you on any meds? 
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May 27, 2009, 06:10 PM
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(((((((((((idontknow)))))))))))))
I know how difficult it is to act normal around other people. When my depression kicks in I get so stuck inside my own head I can't react to anything appropriately, which means I get distracted, forget what I'm talking about, always seem a beat behind in my conversations ... it's very frustrating and very annoying. Just try your best to get through work one hour at a time, then one day at a time, and try not to get too hung up on the difficulties -- be proud of the things you accomplish, like actually making it in to work! As for the other stuff, sending you hugs while you figure it all out. 
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May 27, 2009, 06:33 PM
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Dear I don't know,
Yes, it will get better. Give yourself time. Things don't happen overnight as you know. You will be able to transition into work once again and have normal, comfortable conversations. Be patient with yourself and also love yourself, too. Big Hugs, Slick |
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