@Difficult Times on Shift.ms

Difficult Times

Dear all I'm having a difficult time. But, meh? Who isn't? I'm struggling with complexities of work- I was promoted last week to a position I don't much care for (nor understand) and I'm not sure how long I'm supposed to carry on before I fall to pieces. I need to quit - I'm hanging on by a thread, and worse still, people are beginning to notice that I'm 'not up to par' (honestly if one more person say something along these line to me again, they'll have much less balls than they had when they woke up.) I'm tired, I need a fecking break. On top of the work hassle, my partner and I had the 'breaking up' conversation last night; we will break up in the new year - it's a definite, trouble is I so want a man in my life and a little bit of love- f*ck me that's not too much to ask- or is it? How do I find someone who can cope with all of these awful things? I don't think it possible. However, if you have answers to this then to quote a phrase not often used by Van Gogh; "I'm all ears." I'm sorry for the "woe is me" approach. I hate that, I'm so pissed off at myself! I'm not defeatist in any way, I'll clench my fist and stand for the greater good for as long as possible, but I'm fucked- physically and emotionally. Grrrar! Anger misplacement- I'm so sorry Tips always welcome Marjolie xx p.s @bamelia you're friends will get 'it' eventually, hang in there lovey xx @oskar, keep on keeping on as long as you can, and then....christ who am I to talk? x

@bamelia

<a href='https://shift.ms/community/people/marjolie/' rel='nofollow'>@Marjolie</a>, I am so honored to be mentioned in your post. I was having a huge "woe is me" time last week. I'm so sorry to hear about your work situation. Are your bosses privy to your situation? I probably would have never said anything where I work, but it is a small company and my boss had to be notified everytime I left for a Drs visit or had to take off for an MRI. Do you get much time off for the holidays? Maybe that time could be used to decompress and de-stress? I know I am looking forward to some time off next week :) Did you feel any better after putting in words? I found when I was complaining about my friends-or lack there of, I did feel a little better after my rant... PS I love the Van Gogh joke! I might have to use that :) Sending you good luck and warm cheers

17 Dec 2012 19:07

@karynb

Hi <a href='https://shift.ms/community/people/marjolie/' rel='nofollow'>@Marjolie</a>, What a rotten time you've been having. The timing's pretty suckie as well. Without knowing your work/personal situation I wouldn't want to be dishing out advice but just wanted to say hang on in there. As the song goes "breathe, just breathe". One of the things I was told by an MS nurse was that just because I have MS doesn't mean that life won't continue to throw other shit at me too (although perhaps she didn't actually use the word shit). Anyway, although we might feel like standing up and shouting 'enough already, I have MS so no more crap ok' the universe does not seem to feel inclined to listen to our logic. This drivel probaby doesn't do much to make you feel better but just know that we all feel the same to some extent or another and want to send you love and positive vibes. Keep putting one foot in front of another and a big two fingers up to anyone or anything that's bringing you down. The 'shifters' are here for you babe. Personally, i've found 2012 has been a bad-ass kind of year for so many people I know, that i'm writing it off early. Bring on 2013 it can only be better. Take care of you. x

17 Dec 2012 20:22