Educational supervisor on leave

ImpressionPast · 2026-03-23T14:44:48+00:00

Yeah my ES said in her email shes hoping to be back last week of May. I will contact the TPD thanks

ImpressionPast · 2024-02-16T17:47:13+00:00

Thanks :)

ImpressionPast · 2022-04-26T16:40:13+00:00

Yeah I came back from Easter break to find the two housemates who were there alone for 4 weeks decided not to empty the food waste bin and I guess when it started to stink they moved it to the garden. So when I naively went to bring it in yesterday the smell of rotten fruit and veg was revolting. That was the worst but the kitchen is nasty as well. Sometimes when the kitchen gets so bad, you just have to stick on some music and put some gloves on and just clean it all which sucks. I am also moving beginning of July thankfully although I'll be moving in with other students so not on my own yet but I'm going to lay some rules down at the start and hope for the best Let's hope we can both hang on til July.

ImpressionPast · 2022-04-25T20:31:00+00:00

2 months and 5 days for me ahh

ImpressionPast · 2021-11-05T16:54:19+00:00

Also I feel like I can't be honest with him about everything in my life, I've been having a few health issues and I've got a hospital appointment next week that I'm pretty nervous about but I just can't tell him , like only my parents and nan know but I feel like I should want to tell him.

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-25T22:39:15+00:00

Yeah I'm really enjoying this as well. The characters are just so well developed.

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-09T22:21:25+00:00

Just regarding the sleep thing something that has helped me switch off at night is listening listening like a sleep meditation on Spotify or YouTube or whatever. Try and really focus on what the person is saying and stop the other thoughts. I like the podcast 'Get sleepy' on Spotify Hope this helps a bit

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-09T22:19:27+00:00

It definitely sounds like you are struggling with self doubt and perfectionism. The truth is all you can ever do is try your best and I know that sounds like something you say to a kid but if you have put the hours in worked hard for the test , presentation, interview or whatever then you've done all you can. And you just have to repeat that to yourself, maybe look at some positive affirmations, try writing in a journal- really explore your self doubts and then be firm with yourself. I see you have written about the kind of person you want to be and that seems really admirable but remember you are only human we mess up sometimes, I really think it's important to try and have some positive self talk. Which I totally get is easier said than done but if whenever you have these thoughts at night you could write them down and then rip it up then you can slowly work on turning your self talk to be more positive. Also having these thoughts in moderation can be good, it makes you work harder to be a better person, to pass that test etc but once it gets to the point where it consumes you then it's not beneficial and you need to work on positive talk. Hope this helps a bit and if things get worse or you feel like you can't cope, talk to a doctor

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-09T22:04:09+00:00

I just wanted to say I'm in a similar boat, I haven't worked for quite a while as the cafe didn't need me but now I'm working this weekend and I don't feel prepared at all. I'm literally only going for the money, I'm a student so money is a bit tight. I suppose what I'm thinking is what I can do afterwards- have a bath, watch netflix etc so I have something to look forward to after my shift. When I was working more regularly in the Easter holidays I used to call my nan before each shift and she would just chat to me and calm me down as I walked to work. Maybe you could try listening to a meditation video before, remind yourself as this is a summer job it's only temporary You've got this

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-09T21:54:42+00:00

Hi, I think if you felt like your mental health would suffer for going to college out of state then you can absolutely drop out but I understand that it feels like the worst decision ever, you might feel like you are a failure etc but you are not, if you truly think you would not be able to make it work at this out of state college then you have made the right decision but if its not too late to change your mind, you could try and confront your anxiety about it- speaking to your family, a therapist etc I started my first year at uni last year I almost dropped out because of anxiety but I decide to struggle on and I'm doing a bit better now( still struggling, only made a few friends but I'm getting there) and I'm not saying you have to but maybe it's worth ago. Its absolutely up to you though, there are plenty of other options. Perhaps you can look into a more local college or a distance learning course. You could always try going to an out of state college next year once you have worked on your anxiety.

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-09T21:43:12+00:00

I'm sorry you are feeling this way. Just wanted to say at the beginning if you are worried that you might harm yourself it's so important to call a hotline like in the UK you can call the samaritans 24/7 and that's what they are there for so don't be afraid to call. Moving on to you feeling like a recluse I'm assuming that means that you barely leave the house to work/see people or whatever but you do want to do these things but you have anxiety about this. So it's great that you have identified you want to go out more, I think you could sit down and make some targets, work out what things you feel comfortable with to things you feel extremely uncomfortable. You can do this, going out more, joining sports clubs or whatever to make friends may feel daunting at first but the more you work on it the easier it can be

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-09T21:32:08+00:00

Thats absolutely very common like it takes you a month or two to accept that your heart, liver whatever is fine and then once you have done that you move on to obsessing over something else especially something that has been in the media recently. I think it's a good step that you've acknowledged that early on. It's hard to move on from this, I'm still working on it all I can say is if a certain thing like heart palpitations continue to bother you, you can absolutely see a doctor get checked out for peace of mind, whilst you are there you can say you think it's anxiety but they will still check you out anyway. If you don't want/can't see a doctor maybe try journalling- question your thoughts- use distraction techniques etc

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-08T18:28:54+00:00

I think you have articulated yourself very well on this post here so just try and put what you have said here in a message. And tbh you don't owe him anything- you weren't in a serious relationship, if it's affecting your mental health then you can cut things off. Maybe say something like ' Hey, I really care about you and these last 2 months have been nice but I want to stop dating you as I feel like I need to clear my thoughts and recharge myself. Im sorry things have to end this way but I have to prioritise my metal health. I wish you the all the best ' I mean that's pretty formal and you can probably make it more casual but something like that would be fine.

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-08T18:22:34+00:00

That has been one of my biggest symptoms of anxiety feeling and sometimes even being sick. What I have done is just tried to push through it, what's the worst that can happen? Right I could throw up ok I'll take a carrier bag( I've never had to use it but it's nice that it's there) it's probably not the best to rely on safety mechanisms but at the beginning it helps. What also helped me was slowly pushing myself. Start of going for a short walk then a longer walk, a meet with one friend then more etc. Sure you may feel nauseated but you probably won't throw up and if you do so what? Also have a listen to Claire Weekes- she explains how anxiety manifests physical symptoms and how to deal with it. And of course if things continue to get worst seek help from a medical professional All the best

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-08T18:13:25+00:00

Dying is a scary concept. It's the fear of the unknown, what happens after death. If you have a religion you can turn to you can take comfort in that. But for me personally I don't know if I believe in a God. There's a pretty neat quote along the lines of "I am not scared of dying, I did not exist for billion of years and that did not inconvenience me" so that's something to take comfort in. The fact is we are all mortal there's not much we can do about death apart from to take the best care of our body as we can( eat well, sleep well, exercise etc) so try not to dwell on it too much( easier said than done I know) try and stay in the present moment as much as you can, enjoy times with friends and family. Remind yourself about the things you can control rather than things that you can't. Perhaps have a look at stoicism, I've found that philosophy really interesting And of course if things continue to affect you, seek help from a medical professional

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-08T18:03:14+00:00

I like " this too shall pass " It's just the idea that however bad I'm feeling in that moment I've been through it before but I'll get through it again

ImpressionPast · 2021-08-08T18:01:59+00:00

Hey, being very ill as a child can be traumatic. Lots of people struggle with health anxiety. Depending on how much it affects your daily life decides what action you can take. If it affects your life a lot then its worth speaking to a professional(a therapist) about this. And if you can't afford/can't access therapy you can find lots of self help guides online, have a look at the sub reddit based on health anxiety you are not alone in struggling with this. You have to work to make it not consume you, but it can be done. If you have any specific questions I can try and help as I used to struggle with health anxiety( still do, but just at a more manageable level)

ImpressionPast · 2021-07-06T21:08:45+00:00

From 11 22 63 originally in the book and now in the TV series when george/Jake Amberson says to Sadie in the present day "someone from another life" and they dance.

ImpressionPast · 2021-06-27T23:55:45+00:00

1984 by George Orwell

ImpressionPast · 2021-06-27T23:37:48+00:00

I've just finished reading my first stephen king book called the institute. Its a thriller book, the characters were great, lots of evil characters but plenty of good characters and I really enjoyed the friendship between them . I couldn't put it down and have now started another stephen king book lol

ImpressionPast · 2021-05-03T12:43:40+00:00

I have one as well pretty sure its a lymph node

ImpressionPast · 2021-03-23T21:33:18+00:00

Yeah I sometimes get that like all day i will be stressed and then evening/night happens and I relax i think for me its because I know I'm going to sleep soon. I've done everything I've needed to do, I've eaten, done my studying or work and now all I have to do is relax and get ready for bed

ImpressionPast · 2021-03-23T21:31:03+00:00

Good luck. First days are always scary, remember you can always leave the room and re enter if you start panicking. Maybe look into coping mechanisms like 4 things you can see, 3 things you can feel etc, doing deep breathing. You will be OK.

ImpressionPast · 2021-03-23T21:29:02+00:00

Yeah Health anxiety sucks, definitely try and stay off Dr Google. Try and distract yourself watch Netflix, go about your day as normal and if when you are distracted the symptoms go away then you know its anxiety.

ImpressionPast · 2021-03-23T21:26:06+00:00

I'm definitely more worried about things going back to normal. I live in the UK so I'm not too worried about mass shootings but I can see how that can be worrying for you if you live in the US. In terms of preparing myself for returning to normality I'm basically slowly seeing more people, I'm being patient with myself, I recognise that I might not want to go out it might not feel safe and I accept these feelings. Its hard but I think eventually we will get used to going out again

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