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Changing jobs is an option but it's not best to go for job interviews when you're low on confidence.
Changing jobs is an option but it's not best to go for job interviews when you're low on confidence.
First post on this topic.
Been struggling with depression for about a year now-bought on by work related stress/bullying. Thought I was on the road to recovery a few weeks ago as I was feeling a lot better, but last week I felt as low as I had done for months. this meant another week off work.
Now I'm worrying about going back to work although there's no real reason to be worried.
Done CBT on the net but now have a face to face appt booked.
Sometimes it seems that I spend all my time just imagining what can go wrong.
Anyone got any thoughts or advice?
Lest I get hold of the wrong end of the conversation; what is a CBT test? Is it to do with motorcycles; or am I way off track?
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cognitive-behavioural-therapy/Pages/Introduction.aspxLest I get hold of the wrong end of the conversation; what is a CBT test? Is it to do with motorcycles; or am I way off track?
am i right in thinking that you take a scenario and imagine the worse course of events that could happen?....you then frantically try and plan ways to avoid that from taking place?.....but when you do... you simply think up another scenario and start the same process again?
Yes that's just what it's like when I'm feeling low.
thanks for the comments and support everyone
Yes admitting you've got a problem (and not blaming yourself) is a BIG step.
CBT is a good thing but just a word of caution.
If you have a big problem that is bothering you or,holding you back or making your life a misery, then sometimes it's best to take the bull by the horns and try to do something about tackling that problem.
I have been in jobs in the past that did not suit my personality and it can really get you down, I did all the CBT stuff but it was a bit like just treating the symptoms rather than tackling the root case of the problem which was that I was in the wrong job.
I have been in several different jobs or careers during my life. Eventually each one has become stale or unsuitable due changing circumstances often beyond my control. I think when this happens it's better to admit you need a change and new direction rather than run yourself into the ground or drive yourself nuts trying to convince yourself you are still doing the right thing.
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I have had a quick peep at your site and it all looks good to me, and it's free! Isn't it?
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