What I'm going through Right now
I tried posting in this community but I wasn't a member yet, so I'm trying again. I haven't been feeling good about my life lately. I had a promotion at my retail job that lasted about 3 months. I couldn't handle the stress so I got demoted to my previous position. To add insult to injury, I lost quite a few hours. I'm looking for a second job but my only other option is remote customer service, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do that. Currently, I'm a contractor on a customer service platform and I can pick my hours. I find myself getting sick before I have to start and I can't seem to make myself take phone calls. Not even the threat of looming bills has shaken me out of this. My anxiety is getting in the way and I don't know what to do. I want to do something else to earn income but I don't know what that is yet. I'm tired of struggling but I don't have a lot of hope right now. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. I just need someone to talk to, if you read this, thank you.
@LittleBird79 It sounds like you’ve been dealing with a lot, and I’m so sorry that things feel so overwhelming right now.
Stepping down from the promotion doesn’t take away from the fact that you earned it in the first place, and that speaks to your abilities and determination. Stress and anxiety can be so difficult to navigate, especially when they impact work and finances. It’s completely okay to need time to figure things out.
You mentioned wanting to do something else but not knowing what that is yet—maybe taking small steps toward exploring new options could help ease the pressure. Even just brainstorming things you enjoy or skills you’d like to build could be a starting point.
Most importantly, be gentle with yourself. You’re trying your best, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. It’s okay to take things one day at a time. If you ever need someone to talk to, I’m here to listen. Sending you support 🌼