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Posted by Angela2 on October 18, 2008, at 12:10:55
I'm trying to make my life right. I feel lonely right now and often. I volunteer at a local charity. I feel like people there (my supervisors) treat me like I am a kid. I'm 25. I am better than just doing easy clerical tasks. I think I want to help people somehow. And use my brain, lol.
I don't have friends right now. I'm trying to keep in mind that I will be doing some things that are social next week. But my frustration and wanting intimacy and friendship NOW is overwhelming.
I'm looking for a job, but not too aggressively. I had an interview and although I didn't get the job, it went well.
I have so many things on my mind lol. I am overwhelmed and frustrated. I want to find a new pdoc and counseler.
If anyone has any words of encouragement,..please respond. thank you.
Angela2
Posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2008, at 12:58:15
In reply to I need support, posted by Angela2 on October 18, 2008, at 12:10:55
Angela you can do it look how far you've come and you're still so young. A whole future to look forward too. Love Phillipa
Posted by llurpsienoodle on October 18, 2008, at 15:20:42
In reply to Re: I need support » Angela2, posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2008, at 12:58:15
Hey Angela,
The best way to feel social is to do social (like going out with friends!!!), and the best way to feel mature is to do mature things (like taking job interviews!!!)It might be a good time to talk with your volunteer supervisor about taking on more responsibilities, or doing something that would be more personally satisfying. Maybe you haven't given them any indication that you're dissatisfied, and so they don't know that they are underutilizing your talents.
Don't freak out about the socializing next week. Try to take it one day at a time. Pick out your outfit the day before and get enough gas in your car to get you there. Best not to have any barriers to attending. I almost didn't go to a baby shower because I was too lazy to print out directions on my computer. I'm glad I went, though, because I got to play with a kid and eat carrot cake. Sparkling apple juice too! yum
take good care,
-Llp.s. if you're going to change pdoc and counselor, make the changes one at a time. You want to keep things stable and continuous as possible. No need to add stress to life.
Posted by Kath on October 18, 2008, at 20:24:20
In reply to I need support, posted by Angela2 on October 18, 2008, at 12:10:55
~ ~ First of all, thanks for asking right out for support. You're a good example for us all.~ ~
> I'm trying to make my life right. I feel lonely right now and often. I volunteer at a local charity. I feel like people there (my supervisors) treat me like I am a kid. I'm 25. I am better than just doing easy clerical tasks. I think I want to help people somehow. And use my brain, lol.
~ ~ ~ Angela, I see you as one of the people here who is doing REALLY good, hard work at going forward in a strong, positive way with their life. My daughter always looked young for her age & she found it very hard, as she was often condescended to. For what it's worth, there will probably be a time in your life when you appreciate looking younger than you are - I know that doesn't help now though. Maybe you can think about mentioning to them, once you've been there a bit longer maybe, - perhaps asking them if there are additional ways in which you can become involved. At least you're getting 'mileage' under your belt - getting some experience in volunteering. At some point you can look into other volunteering opportunities. I once did volunteering at a school for regular kids who had emotional problems. I helped one boy with reading....I found out that he was really interested in "Monster Trucks" so I would buy him a Monster Truck magazine & we'd go through & read it etc. It was very very rewarding. The other kid was 13 & was obsessed with Pokemon. He was the first kid I volunteered for & I sort of didn't know how to shift him in a new direction, which is what they'd hoped I would do. I realize now that I might have done a number of things, but I didn't really know how...mostly I let him show me things about Pokemon stuff. He eventually invited me to his Bar Mitzvah (sp?). I felt pretty honoured :-) So it's good that you know what you'd like. It might just take a little time. (I had no special training or anything when I applied for that volunteer job. The 'Region' has a Volunteer Bureau & one can look at the listed jobs & see what seems to be a 'fit'. ~ ~ ~
> I don't have friends right now. I'm trying to keep in mind that I will be doing some things that are social next week. But my frustration and wanting intimacy and friendship NOW is overwhelming.
~ ~ ~ I can relate, even though I'm happily married & have friends. My lonely time this past week was really hard. It must be especially hard - didn't you say a friend of yours keeps cancellig? What day next week? How long do you still have to wait? ~ ~ ~
> I'm looking for a job, but not too aggressively. I had an interview and although I didn't get the job, it went well.
>
> I have so many things on my mind lol. I am overwhelmed and frustrated. I want to find a new pdoc and counseler.
>
> If anyone has any words of encouragement,..please respond. thank you.
>
> Angela2~ ~ ~ ~Angela - you rock! You're so open & honest. You really are exceptional & I'm not just saying that. Any news about the craft show?
Big hugs, Kath xoxo
Posted by TexasChic on October 19, 2008, at 9:28:55
In reply to I need support, posted by Angela2 on October 18, 2008, at 12:10:55
> I'm trying to make my life right. I feel lonely right now and often. I volunteer at a local charity. I feel like people there (my supervisors) treat me like I am a kid. I'm 25. I am better than just doing easy clerical tasks. I think I want to help people somehow. And use my brain, lol.
One of the best things I learned from a T is that you can't MAKE other people change. However, you can change the way YOU act, which in turn can change the way people treat you. It was kind of an eye opening thought for me. I could sit around and be mad about the way other people were treating me all day long, but that wasn't going to change anything. But if I were to change how I was acting, then I may be able to get a different reaction out of other people. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut and don't realize but we aren't doing anything different. I have no idea if this makes sense, that's what I get for trying to write before I've had any caffeine.
> I don't have friends right now. I'm trying to keep in mind that I will be doing some things that are social next week. But my frustration and wanting intimacy and friendship NOW is overwhelming.I'm right there with you. No friends - wish I had them - but it never seems to last for me. Obviously I need to take my own advice and do something different!
> I'm looking for a job, but not too aggressively. I had an interview and although I didn't get the job, it went well.You're moving forward, that's the important thing. I think you're doing well to be looking for answers now. It may be hard to understand from your viewpoint, but you do have a lot of time ahead of you to accomplish what you want. Of course most people would say the same for me at 38. I guess at any age you think the same thing, "Look at all those years wasted!" But to keep trying is better than giving up, right? Otherwise, in ten years I'll be 48 and STILL in the same place! God I hope this makes sense, I need some caffeine.
-T
Posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 13:08:35
In reply to Re: I need support, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 18, 2008, at 15:20:42
Llurpsie, thank you for responding. I am doing a few social things this week. There's one that I am particularly nervous about..ironically it is a knitting class. The nervousness has to do with ativan. It's a weird issue. I only take it in the morning and the class is at night but I'm nervous to take it before I go. And I'm nervous about going somewhere later in the day..I'm weird I know. weirdos unite, heh. I guess I should talk to my t about this and see if she has any suggestions.
good idea about not having any barriers to attending stuff
Also, I will talk to the volunteer coordinator and tell her I am ready for other things and ask what else there is to do.
thank you Llurpsie.
Posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 13:09:25
In reply to Re: I need support » Angela2, posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2008, at 12:58:15
Philippa, you are so kind. Your post made me feel a bit better, thank you.
Posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 13:16:22
In reply to You've got it Angela :-))) » Angela2, posted by Kath on October 18, 2008, at 20:24:20
Kath,
i'M gonna talk to the volunteer coordinator about what else I can do there. I'm also looking for other places to volunteer.
Thank you so much for saying all you have said. I really appreciate it.
Posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 13:20:04
In reply to Re: I need support » Angela2, posted by TexasChic on October 19, 2008, at 9:28:55
Thanks TC. Yes it does make sense. That's really interesting what your t said. I like it too. Thanks for the support.
Posted by Kath on October 19, 2008, at 14:01:55
In reply to Re: You've got it Angela :-))) » Kath, posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 13:16:22
Good for you Angela.
I'm sorry I made my post so long; forgot that you might not want to read a big long one. It's a huge challenge for me to try to keep brief & to the point!
hugs, Kath
Posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 16:21:34
In reply to Re: You've got it Angela :-))) » Angela2, posted by Kath on October 19, 2008, at 14:01:55
aww, no I don't think your post was too long. I was in the library so sorry if my response was short!
Posted by Kath on October 19, 2008, at 18:29:35
In reply to Re: You've got it Angela :-))), posted by Angela2 on October 19, 2008, at 16:21:34
No, it wasn't a comment on the length of your reply at all Angela. It just popped into my mind that I thought I remembered you saying once that you had a harder time with longer posts. Might have been someone else.
hugs, Kath
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