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Posted by Tabitha on January 3, 2003, at 16:10:46
After 2 weeks of being left to my own devices, I feel human once again. The sound of birds singing fills me with happiness (I'm not kidding). My sleep cycle is moving toward daytime. I've had the energy and motivation to organize the house and do some repairs. I made necessary phone calls to the bank and the water utility. I paid the bills only 2 days late. I'm eating fairly healthy and started a little exercise regimen. I feel like a normal functioning human being.
So I conclude that job stress makes me crazy and increases if not causes my depression. I was thinking the medication was pooping out, but it seems it's just that the stress is overloading my coping ability, even with the medication.
What to do next week I don't know. If only I could handle stress better, but even with all the therapy and self-help books I'm as reactive as ever. Permanent vacation is not an option. Even periodic vacation is difficult. I haven't taken 2 weeks off since I don't remember when. 2 weeks is way better than one week. I wish I had 3 weeks. But... I'm not going to think about it anymore, because I'M ON VACATION.
Posted by Dinah on January 3, 2003, at 16:16:11
In reply to Feeling totally human after 2 weeks vacation, posted by Tabitha on January 3, 2003, at 16:10:46
Posted by Ted on January 3, 2003, at 17:21:23
In reply to Feeling totally human after 2 weeks vacation, posted by Tabitha on January 3, 2003, at 16:10:46
Posted by Noa on January 3, 2003, at 17:29:09
In reply to Feeling totally human after 2 weeks vacation, posted by Tabitha on January 3, 2003, at 16:10:46
You sound refreshed. I think you also gained insight about how your job affects you. Any chance you can work toward a less stressful and more rewarding job?
Posted by Tabitha on January 5, 2003, at 13:48:33
In reply to Re: Feeling totally human after 2 weeks vacation, posted by Noa on January 3, 2003, at 17:29:09
Just heard my brother is laid off and collecting unemployment while still on his wife's medical insurance. I'm so jealous. Maybe being laid off can become my goal. I've just got to work on making myself dispensible and redundant.
Posted by dreamerz on January 5, 2003, at 14:04:48
In reply to Re: I want to get laid off, posted by Tabitha on January 5, 2003, at 13:48:33
Get more CRAZY
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