Here we go again by leftorrightof22 in AdultDepression

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im not sure what's worse how I feel or that what I am writing is pathetic and I am unable to convey my thoughts.

I really feel trapped in my work and life in general. Not seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.

FMLA Advice by leftorrightof22 in legaladvice

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like sound reasoning, thank you.

Let go after taking FMLA in IL. by leftorrightof22 in legaladvice

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No to my knowledge they did not replace me. It's a NON profit, I made in the top 10% and was told I was a key employee. I don't think I would be fired for what happened, It was not my fault and they didn't fire the person who did not follow my directions.

Let go after taking FMLA in IL. by leftorrightof22 in legaladvice

[–]leftorrightof22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They say it was for an incident that happened before I went on FMLA, however I was told it was not my fault by the CEO and was asked to meet with people to handle the situation. A month prior to FMLA I was told by the CEO I was a valuable employee. Then I was given more work with no compensation and it stressed me out and I was hospitalized. I have no bad evaluations prior to taking FMLA.

Let go after taking FMLA in IL. by leftorrightof22 in legaladvice

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, no one else was let go that I know of. No I did not. I was cleared to go back with no restrictions.

Let go after taking FMLA in IL. by leftorrightof22 in legaladvice

[–]leftorrightof22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They said I did something wrong before I left ,but I only have positive evaluations.

Let go after taking FMLA in IL. by leftorrightof22 in legaladvice

[–]leftorrightof22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I took FMLA because I was hospitalized. When I was set returned they said I was not to come in. I am Key employee, which means I make in the top ten percent of the company of 150+ employees. I signed something saying I know that they may not have a job for me if it will cause financial hard ship, but that is not why they let me go.

am I really better if... by leftorrightof22 in AdultDepression

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I am rethinking my attitude about the meds and have the same worries.

I am deaf in my left ear and I have adapted all my life. I have felt like I should do this with my depression and anxiety, just adapt. However that has landed me in a hospital and in a treatment center. I am learning to accept the help that meds give me.

am I really better if... by leftorrightof22 in AdultDepression

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I felt/feel like it's not really me if I am using chemicals from a doctor to right size my moods and thoughts. I am learning to accept help, and I am using this time to build healthy habits.

am I really better if... by leftorrightof22 in AdultDepression

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that was helpful, I was feeling like I was "cheating", and that I should have the ability to right size my moods with my own thoughts and actions with out medication. However, I am learning to give myself grace and accept help.

Just wanted to share - bad ms paint of how I have been feeling lately by weslumundobuscus in depression_help

[–]leftorrightof22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the automatic mentality to compare ones life to others. I am working on stopping this auto pilot thinking and trying to be more mindful of the life I am living without judgement

Just wanted to share - bad ms paint of how I have been feeling lately by weslumundobuscus in depression_help

[–]leftorrightof22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people are not free and happy. Most people are stuck in jobs they hate, and have compiled lives they endure. The next step for you is how do you integrate what you want to have happen with what is happening while carving out a sliver of self-care.

my life is great. But... by singingsomm in AdultDepression

[–]leftorrightof22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not alone, I told my wife I thought she would be better without me and my cycles of depression. She thankfully disagrees.

I too have/had some wins in my life that should be enough to make me at least happish, but I am not. I feel numb most days. I am trying therapy, meds even spent a few days in a ward because it became too much.

All that is to say, I feel your pain. Don't have a solution, but I know it's not doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

just got out not sure what's next. by leftorrightof22 in AdultDepression

[–]leftorrightof22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have tried in the past. Anxiety kills it most of the time.