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All in my head

forte
Community Member

I get told this as I'm sure many of you do. But how can the way people treat me be all in my head? I've got some examples of this below but you don't have to read them. What I don't understand is when I see people get treated differently to me how am I supposed to reconcile this? This concept of me being paranoid doesn't help to calm my feelings of inadequacy when I am treated as lessor than others.

I work for a cat rescue place so warned lots of cat content.

a few months ago my cat went missing. Rescue protocol is to make an online post on our forum requesting assistance, but this must come from a manager. I get no post and manager states "some cats don't want to be found". My cat is still missing. Others from same manager get posts and search parties and plenty of support, cats 99% of the time get found.

I bottle feed orphan kittens. I get no support, told they will most likely die, have to pay for my own vet care because I'm "imagining problems". Forced to move my kittens. Other bottle feeders, get support and receive fundraiser money to support their vet costs, get posts showing off their kittens on our shelter website.

I get warnings for using my phone at work, while others are talking with their partners on COMPANY phones, no warnings. I don't use my phone excessively.

there are countless other things that happen to me constantly. How am I supposed to stop feeling worthless if I'm treated as such?

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blondguy
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hello forte

Welcome to the forums and thankyou for posting too

Well done to you for working in animal rescue by the way!

Sometimes we interpret other people's actions in different ways than say a co-worker would but, from what you say there seems to be an imbalance happening.

Sometimes even a little low self esteem can make us feel bad as we may have some feelings of worthlessness that exist in the first place.

A working relationship is a lot like a personal relationship.....without communication it can be a rocky road. Have you thought about having a private friendly chat with your manager so at least you can clear the air. Your manager may have no idea that you are feeling crappy and may appreciate you having a chat..

There are many kind people on the forums that can be here for you forte. It would be great if you could post back when its convenient with you of course

kind thoughts

Paul