I have severe social anxiety, and I've been a stay at home mom for 6 years. I have an interview tomorrow for a job where I know someone who is a friend of the interviewer, so I think my chances of getting hired are not 100% but still pretty good. It's for a substitute cafeteria worker in a nearby school district, so I'd be able to work when my daughter is in school. It's for this year and possibly next year. I've had a few interviews in the past few years, and even been hired at a different district, but my anxiety got the best of me when I thought about being around all new people. Because the interview is more one on one, it isn't giving me too much anxiety. What gives me the most anxiety is navigating the new personalities I'll be around. I'm hoping they'll be patient with me, as I've never worked in a school cafeteria before. Anyone have any tips for getting along well socially with new coworkers and supervisors for a socially anxious person when starting a new job?
I have severe social anxiety, and I've been a stay at home mom for 6 years. I have an interview tomorrow for a job where I know someone who is a friend of the interviewer, so I think my chances of getting hired are not 100% but still pretty good. It's for a substitute cafeteria worker in a nearby school district, so I'd be able to work when my daughter is in school. It's for this year and possibly next year. I've had a few interviews in the past few years, and even been hired at a different district, but my anxiety got the best of me when I thought about being around all new people. Because the interview is more one on one, it isn't giving me too much anxiety. What gives me the most anxiety is navigating the new personalities I'll be around. I'm hoping they'll be patient with me, as I've never worked in a school cafeteria before. Anyone have any tips for getting along well socially with new coworkers and supervisors for a socially anxious person when starting a new job?
It's hard to make friends at this age. I'm a sahm. Send me a chat request & I'd be happy to have a conversation!
Anyone else on Ativan as needed? Does it help your anxiety? What dose do you take?
Just got a prescription for Ativan from my doctor. 0.5mg as needed. It doesn't seem to help my anxiety.
I've been a sahm for 6 years, and I have a 6-year-old daughter. I'm seriously thinking about getting a few jobs (I have interviews coming up) and leaving him to be on my own. I tried to leave one other time a year ago, but it didn't work out. The last time I told him I wanted to leave he was bitter and angry. I know this time his reaction will be the same. He hates the idea of me leaving, but at the same time does nothing to keep me around. We don't have sex anymore. We don't kiss or hug. We're basically just roommates with a child together.
He's also very selfish with finances. He can buy whatever he wants, but if I want to buy anything at all he has to know what it is and how much it is. He's just very controlling. He's a slob and doesn't ever clean. He's got bottles of chew spit under his bed. He leaves trash everywhere. I'm just so depressed being around him. I don't necessarily think leaving will cure my depression, but it seems like it would be better for my mental health.
I feel like I know he will be so bitter, he will lash out at me verbally. He will also be fuming if I file for child support. There's also the logistics of shared custody that I'm worried about. It seems overwhelming. How do deal with your children's other parent if they're bitter and nasty about the fact that you're not willing to stick around and deal with their attitude anymore?
We may have an opportunity in the next year to move to a home in Penn-Delco school district. We are currently in Chichester, and the kiddo is in kindergarten. How big of a difference is there between the two? Is it significant enough to warrant a move?
I live in an apartment with no outdoor space, and I feel guilty because my daughter doesn't have a yard to play in. I keep thinking about other people that have nice yards and swing sets, and I just feel so guilty that we can't afford that for our daughter. I know we can take her to the park, but it's just not the same. I grew up in the woods with a gigantic yard, a swing set, trampoline, tree swing, and I just wish so badly that we could afford that for her. I don't know, I just feel a lot of guilt about the effect our living situation might have on her. Anyone else in a similar situation?
I've been a stay at home mom for six years, and I'm looking for work. The job market seems a bit tough right now, especially for someone who's been out of work for so long. Any leads in entry level would be greatly appreciated!
Fear of failure, fear of being judged, fear of being abandoned, fear of another panic attack or even death. Doesn't it all just stem from fear?
How was your experience? We're staying there in June & have never been before.
Anyone else up early seven days out of the week? How do you do it?
I have a 6-year-old girl, and she's like a size 6/7. I've been looking for clothes for her that are cute, age-appropriate and affordable, but I'm having trouble finding things I like and that I think she will like. I also worry about her not looking too toddler-y. I try to look at what the other kids are wearing at recess during pickup so I can figure out what's in style, too. Where do you buy your children's clothing at for this age if you have a girl?
How much of a child's personality is determined by their primary caretaker?
Has anyone had an adult parent/ child session? Like you're an adult, and you had a session with your parent? How did it go?
My bf works full-time 7a-3:30p M-F. My daughter is in kindergarten, and I take her to school 9am, and pick her up at 3:30pm. That leaves me 6+ hours daily to clean, etc. I have yet to find a job that fits with my daughter's school schedule, so this is where we're at. I do 90% of childcare on weekends and 50% childcare on weekday evenings. He sleeps in every weekend til about 4pm. I do all cooking and all cleaning. Is this a fair division of labor?
I started seeing a new therapist a few months ago. My main issue is anxiety, specifically driving anxiety and social anxiety. She wants me to drive more, and I haven't. I take my daughter to school and pick her up, but she wants me to drive further distances. I have not done it, and every time I tell her, she holds me accountable and is a bit stern. I start to feel guilty for not following her requests because I know it's hurting me in the end not complying with her advice. I feel like my anxiety is just too high to comply. This in turn makes me feel bad about myself and even further discouraged. Is there a way I can reframe being held accountable in a way that doesn't consume me with guilt?
My daughter goes on her tablet and plays these sims-like games that she wants to buy add-on's for, like places and outfits for her characters. I always ask her dad if I can purchase one for her before buying it, but I'm the one with the Google password so technically I'm the one completing the purchase when she wants to buy something. So the other night, she's showing her dad what she got and she says, "Mommy bought it for me." He immediately reacted angrily and said, "NO, Daddy bought it for you." It made me feel bad that I can't technically buy her anything right now because I have no money, and a little angry that he got so offended. I feel like her saying that I bought it shouldn't have created such a hostile reaction. He could have said that "we" bought it for her. I don't know it just struck a nerve and made me feel really bad about myself for not providing financially for my daughter at the moment. Are my feelings valid or is just not a big deal? I didn't say anything to him about it.
I'm curious what happens to the brain in bipolar individuals that causes the cognitive deficits that can go along with bipolar disorder.
I'm curious how bipolar affects cognitive ability. What does it do to the brain to cause cognitive deficiency?