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Holidays in the fog
I am a 51 year old woman with long term depression and now anxiety. I used to love the holidays, any holiday, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. It wasn't about the gifts, but more about everyone seemed to have a smile on their faces. Maybe I just had a smile so bright everyone reflected mine. Now it seems like I walk in a fog, blinking lights, people murmuring, hustle and bustle, but no one is happy, including me. I feel lost and alone when I'm surrounded by people. Not sure what to do to make the fog go away.
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I have depression also...It is always lurking in the background. When it starts to overwhelm me I get out an old book called How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie and it helps put things back in perspective....or I write the problems down and try to think how I can solve them. Doesn't help with everything, but sometimes little bits get you through...You are not alone.
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3 ReactionsIt is an interesting job. Training has been good, but I am ready to go home.
One benefit of the job, it's ever changing. You just never know what is coming up next.
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2 Reactions@micheleinok
Good for you! Yes variety in a job makes the days go faster.
When will you be leaving for home?
Teresa
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