Just Diagnosed On Friday

[void]

It is very difficult to focus on even the mundane as I feel lost in my head. My shrink says that even my career is a source of cumulative trauma for me and to survive I may have to let it go. I feel nauseated typing that. I am so heavy, tearful, lost, empty, and spent. Every day is suffering.

 

[Auburngirl]

Void, it may not seem like it now but things will get better. Breathe deeply, make some time for relaxation exercises and, as you start to feel better your mind will be clearer and it will be easier to deal with life decisions. For now, look after yourself and hold on.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Welcome to the forum....

 

[empowered]

Welcome to the Forum..:smile:

 

[ga yankee]

Had my job for 15 years and had to walk away because it made me sick also. Still makes me cry thinking about it. Welcome to the forum, hang in there and remember to do what's best for YOU.

 

[Irton Pike]

I have been teetering on the brink of walking from the job i love. It is hell.

 

[Hollow]

Welcome to the forum Void.
I hope you with time will be at peace with your new diagnosis. It's hard, but give it time to grow on you.
I have also lost my job, due to this illness. I had not worked there for long, and they fired me for "holding back health information".

Take care.

 

[Arcticboy1970]

I here you void. I have changed careers 3 times, all partly a result of the things I have expereinced. It's hard top make change even in that, at the end of the day my outlook has become more that I need to define who I am as a man by by family relationships, community involvement etc, and not by my job. The job just gives me the resources to put food on the table and a roof over my head...its not who I am.

You are not your. I've seen some of your posts, you are a compassionate, articulate, intelligent man. It was a hard lesson for me to learn but try to remember : You are not the job.

 

[goingonhope]

Hello, My turn to Welcome you to the forum Void. Diagnosed in June and already an active member of this helpful, educ. & supportive forum.

Very glad you found us! And, well done. Like Articboy said, ....some nice qualities you have too.

Enjoy, learn much, look deep down within, reach out to others and most especially learn to take good care through this new challenge and difficult time.

Bless you.

Hope

 

[void]

:hello:Thank you for such a warm welcome! May each of you find the peace and well-being that you deserve. I feel deep compassion for the depth of suffering in each of you that I read in your posts. I am so glad to have found this site and I thank Anthony and the others for creating same.:clap:
Void

 

[trishok]

Void, You have helped me by your kindness and information already. Your personality deserves a better name than "void" - it is a misnomer for you.
Trishok

 

[void]

Trishok, If I have in any way added something positive to your life I am very pleased indeed! :thumbs-up There are many reasons why I call myself Void:eek:
I am empty. I am a shell. I feel the hollow ache of uneasy loneliness. Blah blah blah.
Anyway, I am glad you feel it's a misnomer.:smile: