Feeling lost and hopeless

[Ivygirl]

Thank you for reading this if you are. 
For past few months life has been super stressful. I feel I am cursed with bad things happening back to back. 
In Feb I had electricity outage in my rental where I had to find accomdation overnight with no pay. March got served 6 notice to vacate and April my grandfather suffered with stroke. 
I had appendicitis surgery last month and I have been passed for promotion for job I was already working on. 
I feel job promotion was my last straw. I hate my workplace but because of my current visa situation I can’t move for few months. It is so bad now that I had panic attack at work. 
I feel I am causing trouble to everyone who loves me and started isolating myself.

Any advice would help 

[Bob_22]

Hi Ivygirl,

Thanks for your post. I'm so sorry to hear about everything that is going on for you. You have so much on your plate and it is no wonder you have been stressed. Does your work possibly have an EAP provider who you could speak to? This might be a good way to unpack your thoughts and feelings regarding the promotion. I know what you mean though, work is such a huge part of our life and not being acknowledging for your hard work (especially with everything going on) can be brutal.

The best advice I can offer is to be kind to yourself. Make sure you allocate some time just for yourself to do what it is that brings you calm. I think in your position, journalling might be a good idea as it sounds like you have alot you could write about. I also find venting to a friend or family member to be super helpful. Here are some other strategies though: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/wellbeing 

I'm sorry if my post is very broad brush or general. Just know that you are important and we are here to listen. Keep us posted.

Bob