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Post by RaspberryBeret on Sept 10, 2014 20:54:51 GMT
I am a teacher at a secondary state school. I love my job but it is hard to get myself back into the headspace after having had Felix. I just get so anxious about it all  |
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Post by quantumrose on Sept 14, 2014 13:01:05 GMT
Cool job! Hope this doesn't sound too twee but maybe you could put together a care package for yourself? For when you go to work? Even if it's a temporary thing, you could put nice tea, rescue remedy, a biscuit or two ;-) things that help make you feel reassured xx
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Post by RaspberryBeret on Sept 14, 2014 18:44:53 GMT
Yes that is a good idea. I find tea is a great remedy. Xx
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Post by monica on Sept 15, 2014 10:26:40 GMT
Hi wow secondary teacher! That's a demanding job! Think the idea of having a little relaxation pack for when things get tough is a brill idea - will have to try that myself!
In that environment what do u think would help you if u feel the anxiety creeping up? Is there anyway these things could be implemented with the support of your head?
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Post by monica on Sept 30, 2014 19:54:27 GMT
How arę you doing RB? How's work?x
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Post by RaspberryBeret on Oct 4, 2014 13:51:40 GMT
Hi Monica, survived my first full all day week at work which I am really pleased about. Also managed to cope with ex when he was being a cretin on Monday and Tuesday. He threw a complete strop and stormed off. Suffering today with stinking migraine and high anxiety. Think it is probably just that I am feeling exhausted. Not much left in emotional reservoir for LO. Luckily he is quite happy to chill out this afternoon and watch fireman Sam. It's raining outside as well so a good day for quiet. Hopefully feel a bit more human tomorrow and not quite so vulnerable. X
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Post by monica on Oct 5, 2014 9:17:56 GMT
Hi
Hope ur feeling better today and hav e caught up in some rand R . Sounds like ur coping well with life's demands. How r things in general with the ex? Well done u! What subject do u teach at school ? I really admire teachers - such a demanding jobx
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Post by quantumrose on Oct 11, 2014 20:27:50 GMT
Hi Berry, sorry your ex was being unreasonable, not a nice thing to deal with. Hope your head is better and you're feeling less exhausted, look after yourself :-)
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Post by monica on Oct 17, 2014 21:18:24 GMT
Hi
How are you? Hope things bit smoother
Monica
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Post by RaspberryBeret on Oct 18, 2014 13:17:03 GMT
Hi Monica, doing ok thank you. Limping along until half term. Anxiety levels running quite high but using my grounding techniques as much as possible. Think just panicked because when I went back to school at the beginning of the year I only lasted until half term. Having a bit of history repeating itself panics. Tend to catastrophise that things and mood will get worse. Little man on good form. He is off to spend week with dad next week and visit nanny and grandad. Mixed emotions as will miss him but also quite relieved to have time apart. Feel guilty to have these emotions about him. X
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Post by monica on Oct 19, 2014 9:01:24 GMT
Hi
Don't feel guilty about wanting a break from son. Kids r demanding and I imagine ur free time is nearly zero so a break is necessary just to recharge ur batteries and it will do both of you good. Make sure you spoil urself.
Think ur worries are entirely normal regarding work given that last time it got too much. But it does sound as if ur coping really well in stressful situations - u should be proud of urself. I think teaching is one of the most stressful jobs you can do so I inahine most teachers by half term are feeling the pressure and tiredness so again what ur feeling is probably normal and not pni relatedx
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Post by quantumrose on Oct 23, 2014 18:00:44 GMT
Hi berry, I really relate to what you said about worrying about work and if you feel bad again. It was such a tricky one for me to resolve but what really helped was to not put too much pressure on myself. If you imagine feeling worse when you start work and following it through to the logical conclusion, it's maybe not as bad as the anxiety about "what if"? I truly think you'll b fine, well done you and be good to yourself X
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Post by monica on Nov 12, 2014 19:40:41 GMT
How r u doing RB? Hope all is well x
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Post by RaspberryBeret on Nov 22, 2014 21:37:01 GMT
Hi everyone, ticking along well here which feels great really. Still have day to day panics but manageable. Felix has definitely entered into the terrible toddler tantrum time. Xx
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Post by monica on Nov 28, 2014 9:34:07 GMT
Hey
Great to hear from you and that you are doing so well. Toddler tantrums - joy ! Your baby is growing fast ! How's work? What plans do u have for Christmas?x
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