Navigating depression and the workplace
Hi everyone. I am new here, and very glad I found 7 Cups.
So due to stressful home circumstamces - an unemployed partner, a failed attempt to immigrate to another country and being unable to find new accomodation due to my partner's unemployment, my depression and anxiety, which was under control, has gotten out of control.
Obviously it's really difficult to act normal at work, my co-workers are aware of my condition, yet I am having problems. Emotionally I am spread so thin, and small issues do become a huge issue for me, or lets rather say that my reactions are intense. (by the way, I have tried talking calmly about the work issues before, but no one listened or did anything about it). Now I find out that I have basically been judged as selfish, moody, blaming others and having a bad attitude. I feel so alone and like an outsider at work now...
I am busy organising a new place to work with a two good friends/past co-workers, who are also both more mature. (I currently work with females ten or more years younger than me) I feel like I need to work in a more nurturing environment right now.
Has anyone else encountered this? One would think in this day and age people would be more understanding...
hello
Posting as I have also been having a rough time at work. I started a new job, I seem to just be crying loads. I don't want to cry but the emotions are so intense and uncontrollable. I have also had a run in with a younger female and then she was off with depression and then a breakdown after, so that made me feel loads better not.
I am also looking at differant jobs. I don't have the answer but just wanted to say I can relate to the work situation. Sorry about your failed attempt to move abroad. Many successful people failed lots before they made it so maybe the time will come to give it another go.
@xzy1000 Hi there, so sorry to hear that you are also having a rough time at work. I can totally relate to your story having worked with a co-worker with her own mental health issues in the past. We ourselves are already so sensitive to that negative, draining energy! I currently feel like I am walking into a minefield when I go to work, so I am currently in selfcare overdrive as best I can: Staying away from alcohol and too much coffee, listening to guided meditations, taking deep breaths, messaging and chatting to a dear old friend(and to people here) seems to be helping me feel a bit better.
@Redlocks
I feel that way almost everyday. There are good moments but I have someone on my team who drains positivity out of everyone she meets. Me too. I try to separate myself but she is almost combative. Its so hard. I feel like Im not the same person anymore-more cynical, less patience with others ect. I want to give up but wont. The worst is Im her team leader. How do you motivate someone who is miserable and wants company there?
@indigoHemlock7270
That is a very difficult situation, so sorry to hear about it. Just be gentle with yourself and it might be a good idea to research articles on the internet to get tips on how to manage such a team member? It's really hard to stand up to people who are always ready to lash out.
@Redlocks
Thanks Redlocks