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Feeling Lost

miss92
Community Member
Hello, I am new around here. I recently moved to a new area. Ever since the move my anxiety has been out of control. I moved as I wanted to be closer to family, which I am, and am grateful for and enjoy. I also had a new job opportunity, however the job is not what I thought it was. The workload is very heavy. As an example in my first couple of weeks, someone else in my office stepped into another role. I was given their work load. At the time I was already doing the work of someone else. There were days I was doing 3 peoples work. This was rather overwhelming as I was new. I miss my friends and the lifestyle I had. I don't enjoy the job, and I don't know what to do. Do I stick it out- though I can't see if getting better. Do I call it quits and look for something I really love doing? To make matters worse, it has really effected my health. I have an auto-immune disease and the added stress has caused a flare up in my health and I have been quite unwell. I just feel lost.
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Lonelydan
Community Member
Hello Miss92, Welcome to the forums. Do you think your new workplace is testing you to see what your made of. Or are they genuinely miss treating you. Have you spoke with your manager about it maybe they just think you’re more than capable. (Are you a yes person). Are you financially able to resign and look for something else. Must be hard to miss your friends are you in regular contact. What is it you really would love to do is this something you can do right now? There will always be another job if this one doesn’t work out. Missing the friends and the lifestyle you had before I guess you need to ask yourself if it was so good why did I move. Maybe it wasn’t don’t let the anxiety rule I know it’s hard I can tell you’re capable strong and resilient. Lonelydan....

miss92
Community Member
thank you Lonelydan. I wouldn't say they are mistreating me. I am a yes person. I don't like to disappoint anyone, and I always seem to consider the implication my actions have on others. I keep thinking if I leave this job, then it will be an inconvenience for the workplace etc. Sometimes, that means I forgot about myself and what is best for me. I think I need to consider what is right for me, and what I really want- though I feel selfish in doing so. Yes, I have regular contact with my friends. Thank you for your response.