9/21
After multiple months then scaling out the tail end of previous employer, just at the entirely desperate phase, got an offer for contract work.
Had hoped to get the FT position from another place, but guess I have to take this job or no longer have health care.
Had hoped to get the FT position from another place, but guess I have to take this job or no longer have health care.
08:28 PM - Dec 23, 2023
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10/21
After verbal acceptance of contract, got a full offer from the FT place. Took it immediately.
Contract job might have been nice, but noticed a previous manager had taken it.
They were done and out of the contract in less than 3 months.
So dodged a bullet.
Contract job might have been nice, but noticed a previous manager had taken it.
They were done and out of the contract in less than 3 months.
So dodged a bullet.
08:30 PM - Dec 23, 2023
15/21
I get recommended to a longer term program.
After starting with the longer term program, it seems like so much of my anxiety and worries stem from a rather acute sense of OCD.
I physically and psychologically rebel and generate extreme anxiety when my perception of 'the rules'...
After starting with the longer term program, it seems like so much of my anxiety and worries stem from a rather acute sense of OCD.
I physically and psychologically rebel and generate extreme anxiety when my perception of 'the rules'...
08:37 PM - Dec 23, 2023
18/21
There's nothing more awkward than a middle aged person finally realizing how broken they have been, but hiding it for whatever reason.
You deserve help. You deserve happiness.
Don't let toxic ideas of thing alike 'men don't cry' or 'be a man' or 'that is not manly' stop you
You deserve help. You deserve happiness.
Don't let toxic ideas of thing alike 'men don't cry' or 'be a man' or 'that is not manly' stop you
08:42 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
I too have OCD / anxiety combo all my life. Fortunately when I as young, Prozac came along and was just the thing. It manages OCD / anxiety really well.
I can’t believe you’ve gone this long without help. U R incredibly strong! Glad u r getting care and welcome to the life you deserve!
I can’t believe you’ve gone this long without help. U R incredibly strong! Glad u r getting care and welcome to the life you deserve!
07:07 PM - Apr 08, 2024
In response to BushiRob.
Thank you for telling your story. It will help someone 😊🙏🏻
12:53 PM - Dec 24, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
I'm sure that wasn't easy, but there's no doubt that your story will help and inspire others. As someone who's middle-aged and still broken, I can assure you that you're not alone. I'm glad you're getting the help you need. Thank you for sharing. 😊 This is why Spoutible is so important. 🐳💙
08:29 AM - Dec 24, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
I started having anxiety attacks in college. I had been so confident prior to that. It just hit me out of the blue as it does. Been dealing with it ever since and I'm almost 60 years old. I have my own coping techniques for it and I did take meds for about 10 years. It's not a joke it sucks.
12:39 AM - Dec 24, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
I am so glad you decided to ask for help. I hope your new job is going well. I felt like I was reading about myself when saying a disruption of the rules or how things should be send you on a depression spiral. I was diagnosed with mild OCD years ago. There is so much strength in saying "help me."
12:25 AM - Dec 24, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
I'm so glad that you recognized the need for professional help. It's the height of self care to listen to your body and feelings and to understand when the load is too heavy to carry on your own. It's wonderful that you felt safe enough here to share. We are here for one another.
12:23 AM - Dec 24, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
So glad you chose to get help. The pressures from the job situation have not helped in your case but getting help seems to have made it possible to endure. You deserve the best and I hope 2024 is a great year for you and your growth. Thanks for sharing your vulnerability and your story.
12:00 AM - Dec 24, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
What a wonderful share! Thank you for opening up and giving great advice to everyone!
11:50 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Thank you for sharing. I know how hard it is sometimes to ask for that help. Thankfully I also know the relief that comes with getting the help. I hope you continue to do well. 💙
10:47 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I've been struggling with anxiety for a while now and am now moved to take proactive steps to assist me. Thank you.
10:37 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Thanks for sharing
Some of us need to hear that it is ok to ask for help- male or female
Some of us need to hear that it is ok to ask for help- male or female
10:17 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
It was good you shared, thank you! Others will benefit from your story, as you are NOT alone in your issues. While personal struggles are different for people, sharing the issues you’ve experienced will show others they are not alone too. Also, I think you are brave for seeking help!
09:52 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Thank you for sharing and I’m really glad you sought the help. I hope things are easier in the New Year. Best wishes!
09:41 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Thank you so much for this. You’ve given me some personal insight and impetus, and provided a great start to convince with kiddo.
Appreciate you sharing. So helpful.
Appreciate you sharing. So helpful.
09:19 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
But had never really thought about it being bipolar. So yes, if you feel unwell, or you feel unsure, for fuck sake get help, don’t run through it for 40+ years thinking you can be OK!! I’m glad you got the help you needed.
09:17 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Me, but not really bothering to get help because I didn’t think it was anything serious. After I got diagnosed my ex-wife, watched a program with Stephen Fry, and then asked me to watch it. I asked her what she thought, and she said she had seen every single sign in me over the past 22 years.
09:16 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to David James.
This absolutely makes sense to me. Several things over the years my spouse had mentioned aligned, and after hearing a professional's output, it made so much sense.
09:18 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Depression, nobody thought to explain to me that this was something that would be with me for life and I stupidly didn’t associate manic depression with bipolar! So when it was finally explained to me, a lot of things came into focus, including, like you, 40 old years of wondering what was up with
09:15 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
Similar story, I had down the bottle of pills as well on the way to taking a second back in 2016 when I realize my daughter would be the one to find me, So I called my doctor and asked for help, Was diagnosed as bipolar type one by two psychiatrists - I had been told When I was 16 that I had manic
09:14 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to David James.
I can understand, thank you for your share. So far, my therapist and psychiatrist think I am not bipolar, but my OCD can trigger bipolar like episodes.
09:16 PM - Dec 23, 2023
In response to BushiRob.
So glad you sought (and found) the help you needed to see you through that very rough patch. May 2024 bring better health, stability, and good opportunities for you!
09:13 PM - Dec 23, 2023
