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Written by MissJ 7. Aug 2006 12:59 PM

My feet have been knocked out from underneath me. I can feel the descent taking place.

On top of uni, work and every other things happening in my life, hubby has been wrongly accused of something at work (don't really want to go into details- but nothing too awful), and is now facing losing his job.

He can get work with his family business, so we aren't facing financial ruin, ut I am so stressed. We have had to wait since Friday, and don't find out till Tuesday. He is meetng with the union at the moment, but I am so stressed.

I can't stop bursting into tears for no reason, I feel numb and vague and lost.

The straw that broke the camel's back?

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Comments from the community:

Jo, take it easy and don't let all of these things put you back into the place which makes you feel so overwhelmed. You cannot do anything about your hubby's job worry until you find out tomorrow, so don't keep thinking about it til you know the outcome. You will then be able to talk to him about the options. Just take a breath of fresh air and small steps at a time. The more you think about all of these things, they seem to spiral into a massive whirl of stress and anxiety. Just keep doing your uni study bit by bit. You are an intelligent woman and YOU can get through this difficult time. Go and grab a cup of tea and find a nice place in the sun to sit and remind yourself about the ggod things in life....your kittens which are probably fully grown cats now, the fact that you have a secure environment with lots of people on Depnet who will always wish you well:)
Love to you, sairs xxxx

Written by sairs, 7. Aug 2006 01:12 PM

Hi Jo,

You have control over what you let into your head sweetheart so remember that... Don't let these thoughts take over... You can't do anything about hubby's situation and worrying about the out come wont help... This is something that is out of your control ( as much as you wish it wasn't)... When things are out of our control we always feel like this.

You are a very wise and strong lady and you WILL get through this time.. As Sairs said ... get into the uni study.. focus on that instead of the "what ifs"..

I don't know what the weather is like where you are but if you have some sun go out and sit for 10mins, close your eyes take some long slow deep breaths and rest your thoughts....

" choose your thoughts wisely because they have impact on your feelings.... look towards what is possible, there is nothing you cant do if you believe in yourself.

lol and support
Michelle

Written by mickey2, 7. Aug 2006 01:31 PM

aww jo I am so sorry to hear that you are stressed

but hon do yourself a favour take a deep breath
and just sit and relax think of the most beautiful place that exisit in your mind allow yourself to travel there for a moment or two........
It is easy but takes practise

Hugs from Fairy21

"Somewhere Theres A Door Into Another World"

Written by fairy21, 7. Aug 2006 05:07 PM

Hey Jo,
I really hope things work out for your hubby. I can imagine how hard it would be for you with all the extra sterss aswell as feeling bad yourself (with the depression).

Hang in there babe. I agree with fairy re. the doors. When one door closes, another opens. It will be ok Jo. Try and take some time for yourself if you feel it is getting too much. Also as fairy said, remember to breathe and imagine being in a really beautiful place.

I hope everything works out for you Jo =)
Hugs and support,
Kato xo

Written by kato, 7. Aug 2006 05:14 PM

Hi Jo,
I recently left a job and went looking for another. They are out there, don't worry opportunity always comes knocking, sometimes sooner rather than later.

Zee

Written by Zee, 7. Aug 2006 10:42 PM