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fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:13 PM Jan 2013

it's been a long week and i'm starting to wear down

my boss has been sick all week, so i've been pulling double duty. i'm short on sleep and haven't been feeding myself properly since i've been so busy and stressed out.

my cat isn't feeling well, so i got up at 830 this morning to see if they could squeeze me in before work, but no dice. taking her in tomorrow afternoon.

i have to go into work today for a special project and i'm rolling along on a pretty decent anxiety attack. i don't want to take an ativan because i'm so wiped out and don't want to be a zombie since the project involves talking with a client. i should feed myself, but my stomach is too upset.

i feel near tears and no where like being able to handle today. i know i will, though, i just have to remember to breathe.

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it's been a long week and i'm starting to wear down (Original Post) fizzgig Jan 2013 OP
Yes, dear fizz, do breathe, elleng Jan 2013 #1
thanks, ellen fizzgig Jan 2013 #4
Good Good Good. elleng Jan 2013 #7
Long, deep breaths. 2theleft Jan 2013 #2
i'm on my weekend now fizzgig Jan 2013 #5
I'm sorry. Denninmi Jan 2013 #3
i am so bad at feeding myself fizzgig Jan 2013 #6
I'm sorry. Anxiety attacks easttexaslefty Jan 2013 #8
yes, they do fizzgig Jan 2013 #9
Glad you got out of work today 2theleft Jan 2013 #10

elleng

(136,291 posts)
1. Yes, dear fizz, do breathe,
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:15 PM
Jan 2013

have a bite and/or a sip. Do NOT starve yourself.

And remember, we're thinking of you.

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
4. thanks, ellen
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 05:56 PM
Jan 2013

the thing i needed to do today got cancelled, so i'm feeling a bit better, still stressed out. i'm going to grab a bite while i'm running errands.

2theleft

(1,137 posts)
2. Long, deep breaths.
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:55 PM
Jan 2013

I'm sorry to hear about your kitty. I hope news is ok tomorrow.

You will get through today. Just keep breathing.

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)
3. I'm sorry.
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 05:00 PM
Jan 2013

Just remember, you're smart, competent, and will get through it . At least make the time to eat, if its just picking up some protein bars for portable energy.


fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
6. i am so bad at feeding myself
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 05:57 PM
Jan 2013

try and try as i might, i always put it off. i try to keep protein drinks at work, but haven't been able to get to the store this week.

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)
9. yes, they do
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 11:24 PM
Jan 2013

i'm feeling a bit better now that i'm home from work, had a glass of milk and curled up in bed a bit.

2theleft

(1,137 posts)
10. Glad you got out of work today
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 11:47 PM
Jan 2013

and have started in on your weekend. Positive vibes sent your way for the vet visit tomorrow. Let us know how you are doing.

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