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#1
Sep 01, 2009, 07:55 AM
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Normally you'd think this would be good news.
Starting a new job tends to bring back all the anxiety and depression for me. The psychologist I was seeing last year agreed that it was because I suddenly had something to lose and that was what was causing the anxiety you know. . . Thoughts? I am having a return to existential depression after my first day at work. Usually this brings on hypochondriasis. I don't know that it will happen this time, but I am feeling really depressed and all that. I worry about myself and others. |
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#2
Sep 01, 2009, 10:42 AM
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Try to live in the here and now. On this site, there is a list of common cognitive distortions. I think they might be helpful to you. I know that when I start letting my mind wonder "what if", I get into big trouble. I hope this helps a little. Best of luck to you. 
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Sep 01, 2009, 10:46 AM
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Here are those cognitive distortions that Vickie was so great to remind us about, they help me a lot!!
 http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=108173
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Sep 01, 2009, 11:42 AM
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I am sorry you are going through this. I don't have any words of wisdom but I wanted to wish you luck in your new job and hope that your anxiety remains at acceptable levels.
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Sep 01, 2009, 03:53 PM
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Try to take it one day at a time. And remember all you can do is the best you can do THAT DAY. Some days our best is really good. Sometimes our best is... not so great at all, but it's OUR BEST. Wishing you luck, giving you support, in your new circumstances.
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 I'd rather have a visit, note or pretty picture than an "I'll say a prayer" or a "god bless you." Doesn't make me feel better, no meaning to me for sure. Can't stop you from praying and blessing me, and if that makes you feel better feel free. But keep it to yourself please, don't tell me. And let's all respect each other's feelings. With kindness, support and "sweet dreamings." 
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Sep 01, 2009, 09:06 PM
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New things take time and energy to get used to. A new job takes a few weeks just to get to know where things are located, what is expected of you, etc.
Expect to feel uncomfortable. It is absolutely natural to feel uncomfortable during times of transition or of adjusting to new things. It's a process and it has a beginning (now) and and end (when you feel comfortable and familiar). Remember that everything familiar..began as something unfamiliar. |
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#7
Sep 02, 2009, 12:30 AM
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Maybe your nervous about messing up? Everyone has a fear that is related to wanting to please. Go slow and I have faith you will do fine. We are Here At Pc to help you! Congrats on your job.
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#8
Sep 03, 2009, 03:16 AM
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Thanks for your advice and words of encouragement.
At the moment I am feeling those depressed thoughts again, and they really aren't all that related to the job itself. I am noticing a lot that things aren't permanent, I get depressed when I see an old car or a bare tree, or wrinkles on a person. I see muscles and I worry that the person will be struck down with some muscle disease. It's looking similar to what happened last year before I became a hypochondriac. |
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#9
Sep 03, 2009, 10:00 AM
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Sounds like black and white thinking, when there are actually shades of grey, we all have time, time to age, gracefully....Really look at those cognitive distortions we gave you the link, too......
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Sep 06, 2009, 02:40 AM
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It's the weekend again, and I start work tomorrow.
It's the first day that I'm working on my own . . . once again I am depressed in anticipation of the day. I also don't know whether getting this job will be a worthwhile venture, given that I have to spend about 5K on a new car to get the job. Right now I am renting. |
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Sep 06, 2009, 01:41 PM
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(((Biscuit Tin)))
Only you know where your answers lie...trust your deepest intuition... 
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Sep 06, 2009, 07:43 PM
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((((biscuit)))) So good to see you on again!
Hey, there's a sticky in the Psychotherapy forum... about 10 cognitive distortions and how to fix them... Stinkin' thinkin' causes depression to worsen. Depression tells you lies. Sounds like you could use some positive thoughts. Try to stop thinking about what bad is going to happen "this time." See if you can determine that, well yeah maybe that happened last time, but you are aware now and it probably won't happen again. You've had more therapy now, and your skills are better.
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Sep 10, 2009, 03:42 AM
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Let me recommend a good book about the difference between positive and negative thinking: "The Good Luck" by Alex Rovira and Trías de Bes, it is a short fable about two knights in their quest to find a clover that confers everlasting luck to whomever has it. Try to be like the white knight.
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