Posted by girl on July 21, 2003, at 13:38:21
In reply to I feel like I dont know who I am anymore..., posted by syringachalet on July 21, 2003, at 11:03:05
It happens. Not knowing who you are all of a sudden. One day you're fine and going about your business, the next day the world feels like its turned around. It's a cycle, really. We create barriers and excuses and whatnot just so we can cope. But when they come down, we're left wondering what's going to happen next. We're wondering who and what we are. Don't worry, it'll get better soon, I assure you. I'm constantly in that cycle of being a "somebody", helping others, busying myself with so many things etc. then I realize that outside of all this helpfulness and work, I have no idea who I am or what I'm really doing any of this for.
I don't have a problem about being touched, but I do have a problem with authority figures sometimes so I can relate to how this is affecting your job. Well, I think I can relate. It's not easy working with someone you're not comfortable with. It's also not easy explaining your situation to them. But it's worth a shot. Maybe your boss will be understanding about it. Feel him out and see if he will be able to understand what and how it is to be in your shoes.
I hope this helps. Even just a little bit.
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