stres

Join the Conversation on
72 people
0 stories
5 posts
Explore Our Newsletters
What's New in
All
Stories
Posts
Videos
Latest
Trending
Post

Unsolicited advice about life and job #Stress #stres #Job #Anxiety

I got a job. Well-paid job. My anxiety and stress levels in high. The boss always tells me how badly I do my job, even when she was the one that made the mistake. Zero accountability from her side. I am tired. Her attitude drains my energy. I like what I do. I love my job but not her attitude.

I have no better option that pays me better.. I stay there because I need the money. :(

I am tired and stressed and all I want to do is stay on the couch watching Netflix. And I cannot tell people that I don't feel like going out because I am tired and stressed.

The other day I told a friend and that went bad. There are always people with "savior syndrome", trying to "rescue me" by giving out-of-context unsolicited advice, unuseful advice that only makes me feel more stressed.

Is like suddenly police of the emotions appeared from nowhere, requesting me a plan to do better, a plan to feel better in a certain amount of time. Requesting me a plan to handle the situation better. And asking me later about "improvements" and why I am still in that job. And why I haven't quit.. well... the answer is very simple... I am hungry, I have bills to pay, and I cannot quit now. Then they ask if I am earning good money, and I say yes, then start to inquire why I haven't bought a car and judge my minimal lifestyle. :(

Is exhausting that people want me to tell them a long speech or a long doctoral thesis explaining why I feel that way and why I don't quit.

I hope they know I only want relief expressing "I am tired", and all I need to hear is "ok, I feel you" ... for now I suffer in silence.

Thanks for reading.

3 comments
Post
See full photo

Managing Stress During Covid #COVID19 #stres #distraction

I'm taking a free course on Coursera called "Managing Mental Health During Covid". It's been helpful and informative.  The professor is engaging and knowledgeable.  Thought I'd share in case anyone is interested. Many other free courses there as well.

coursera.org

Post

Judgement and overthinking

I over think everything I say, post or do because I am worried someone is going to judge me or think I am stupid for saying or thinking what I think. Is anyone else like that? #Judgement #Anxiety #stres #Fear #overthinking

3 comments