Down in the mouth

[Ma_Baker]

Hello Anyone out there who cares to listen!

Ive hit rock bottom today and just need to connect with someone. Just writing this has made me stop crying, so thats a good start.

Im 57 yo and live alone which is probably why I feel the need to do this. Ive always been a loner, divorced 12 years ago and female. Work has always been a lifeline because I feel valued and its so busy you dont have time to scratch yourself!

But lately Ive had issues at work and in a nutshell, Ive been forced to move and I am uncertain as to where next. I feel Ive been unfairly treated and I am following due processes but its taking so long and meanwhile Ive been left out in the cold and feel like a pariah.

Just writing this has helped. Im lonely and have no one to talk to, which I know is my fault because I feel people are such hard work and Ive isolated myself, Thanks for listening.

[Doolhof]

Hi Ma Baker,

Welcome to Beyond Blue and to the community here. I am sorry to read that you are feeling so lonely. That is not a very nice feeling at all. Hopefully you will find the people in this wonderful community to be friendly, helpful and comforting.

I would just like to suggest that you check out the feel good thread here called "BB Café." I drop by there now and then just to say goodaye. The people who frequent that thread will certainly welcome you!

Have you contacted someone official regarding how you are being treated at work? At the moment I can not think of any groups or agencies that can help you with work problems, but there are some out there.

Did you also realise there is a telephone counselling service attached to Beyond Blue? You can call them anytime, 24 hours a day. The number is 1300 22 4636. I have called them a few times. The people are very helpful and can offer you some advice.

For some light hearted interaction on this site go to ALL Threads and scroll down to COMMUNITY BOARD. There are posts on all kinds of topics. You might find some there that you are interested in.

I too find it very helpful to write about how I am feeling and to share stuff. This site is a good place to do that.

Hopefully you will have more people commenting here and you will also check out some other posts. Like I mentioned, the BB Café is a great place for a friendly chat.

Cheers for now from Mrs. Dools

[Lost_Girl]

Hi Ma Baker,

I am fairly new here too. There are a lot of lovely people here to chat to. I hope you find the BB Cafe. I recently popped in there and there are wonderful people to chat with.

Just reply to the BB Cafe with a "Hi"" and you'll meet a new group of people in no time.

Lovely to meet you, hope to hear from you soon.

Cheers, Carol

[geoff]

dear Ma Baker, hello and welcome to this site, it's good that you can join a multitude of different people all of whom have their own story that they are in need of telling somebody.
If you would like to tell us what has happened could mean that we are able to help you even further, but to do this is solely up to you, and remember it's an anonymous site unless you display a photo of yourself, like I have with my puppie called Moo-Moo. Geoff. x

[Ma_Baker]

Hi Geoff,

Thanks for replying. This is all new and I'm still finding my way around the site. I've received some lovely replies and it's heartening that there are good people out there. Moo-moo's a cutey! Cheers

[Ma_Baker]

Hi Mrs Dools, thanks for helpful advice! I'm getting there!Cheers

[Guest_1055]

Hello Ma Baker

I care to listen........ And I actually cry a lot, for me it often makes me feel better. Just like letting all the hurt, all the feelings that I just don't seem to be able to process out in the tears.

I too am a bit of a loner....  And I hope I am not being to nosey, but do you have any children? I have one son.

I noted you said Geoffs dog was a cutey. Do you like animals or perhaps you have your own dog?

Anyway I just wanted to say hello to you. And if you like hugs, I can send one out to you at your place.

OK bye now

Shell xx

[JessF]

Hello Ma, I hope you are feeling better now. I just wanted to say that your name has reminded me of the old Boney M song, which I'm now singing and having a little dance (in my head!) too. So thank you for making me smile!

[Lost_Girl]

Hi Ma Baker,

Just a quick check in to say hello and see how you're going. If you are reading this it would be lovely to hear from you again. 

I hope you are getting some support to help you through the changes at work.  Did you have any success? Sometimes due process can be very frustrating.

When major changes like this occur people often start reevaluating all aspects of their life not just the work. Do you feel a bit like that, that you're questioning other things? 

No need to answer any of the questions if you don't feel like it. Just letting you know you have support here.

Perhaps we can just talk about what things you do to keep busy at home? I am a bit house bound at the moment so I have been watching a lot of tv and have started crocheting again.

Thinking of you,

Carol