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Apr 20, 2014, 02:42 PM
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Okay, I've done the intro thing and replied to another thread, so I guess it's my turn. Though it does seem most of the threads are similar to mine. I'm in my mid-50's, same lousy job for years, and feel all alone. Started seeing a counselor, but she's only available every two weeks (some times it feels I could use one every day). While I haven't hit bottom yet, I've been sliding downhill, more quickly over the past month or so. Which is why I've joined this group. My boss is the ridiculing type of person, "If you don't do the job right I'll find someone who does." And I'm a quiet, reserved, and non-assertive when it comes to sticking up for myself. No one to talk to other than an e-mail friend who is too busy to respond as quickly as I'd like or need. Because of being non-assertive, I feel guilty in taking off work to get "professional" help (primarily only available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm which is when I'm working). I've also been given the answers of do this or that, but they don't tell me HOW. I worry about things constantly and it's tough to get motivated to do even simple things. My "chill pills" (clonazepam) help, but find myself taking up to 5 or 6/day while working and none or one on the week-ends (supposed to take 3/day) and I worry about running out of those. My brother who has an assertive personality, frowns on my using a site off the computer, but I don't see as if I have a choice. So where do I begin to start feeling better? Too many details to write here, so I know things won't happen "immediately if not yesterday," but I need to get my life changed somehow before the bottom gets much closer. I am so tired of going through the motions of life (50+ years now) and not living it!!! Everyone on here is here for a reason. While I am impatient, I could use some help!!! |
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Apr 21, 2014, 08:10 AM
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Hello & Welcome, SW Missouri.
Even the best meds are limited by persistent stressors - your boss in this case. Books have been written about "Coping with Infuriating, Mean, Critical People." Perhaps you can find some practical wisdom for yourself in such works. Thank you for joining.
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