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How Are You Feeling Right Now?

AvidFan

Retired Cat Staff
SF Supporter
I’m not able to concentrate at work. I’m trying to build something, but instead of thinking logically, I’m fantasizing about how relieved I would be if I could get it over with
I'm currently so hyper focused on how relieved I am going to feel when I finally finish work on December 20th, I can barely concentrate on anything 😟 Hope you get your task built!
 

AvidFan

Retired Cat Staff
SF Supporter
Harassed and fed up. Last week it was me commuting and turning up when other people didn't, today it was being messaged to ask where I am for a meeting when the meeting isn't scheduled until Thursday - and then being ignored when I request confirmation of that slot from the other person (WhatsApp double blue tick, online, but can't be arsed to offer the courtesy of a reply).

Life is just a blur at the moment, surviving each day, my head hurts with all the pressure. If I wasn't self employed I'd phone in sick by now, but I can't afford to do that AND take 2 weeks off at Christmas, so I'm just having to suck it up for now, but I'm running on empty right now.
 
I feel like a stranger to myself. Not only am I unaccustomed to fighting my depression, but I’m also unaccustomed to fighting for myself. I hadn’t ever thought of my life as something worth fighting for. I had always lived my life mechanically and made achievements for the sake for the sake of getting on with it. I had always tolerated every misfortune and every plight to no end and offered little resistance because what else can I do? I have no say, and why should I? At least those had been my feelings up until now. Now, I’m fighting both my lusterless, machine-like self and the zealous, autonomous human being I yearn to be, and it feels like fighting a losing battle.
 

Gonz

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]Anxiety can masquerade as heart trouble. That’s how I ended up getting diagnosed with panic disorder in the emergency room. This is no reason to ignore physical symptoms if they are happening regularly.
I’ll just say as someone prone to panic attacks, who’s also had a heart attack, it can be remarkably hard to tell the difference.

When I had my heart attack, I sat and waited for it to pass thinking it was just another panic attack. I only went to the hospital when it kept getting worse rather than easing after a while.
 

Lane

SF Pro
SF Supporter
I feel like a stranger to myself. Not only am I unaccustomed to fighting my depression, but I’m also unaccustomed to fighting for myself. I hadn’t ever thought of my life as something worth fighting for. I had always lived my life mechanically and made achievements for the sake for the sake of getting on with it. I had always tolerated every misfortune and every plight to no end and offered little resistance because what else can I do? I have no say, and why should I? At least those had been my feelings up until now. Now, I’m fighting both my lusterless, machine-like self and the zealous, autonomous human being I yearn to be, and it feels like fighting a losing battle.
Your life is worth it and so are you Inanimate. Thank you for your post, I wish I could express myself as well as you can.
 

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