Last day today, lunch and handovers, a long day, but I needed to bring this stage to an end.
I don’t yet know the next step. Sleep, relax, take care of myself for a change.
Then get back into it. Fresh again.
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mental health
Liz(osaurus) is amazing.
She tells the government what she wants.
She’s giving away an inflatable dinosaur.
She loves cats.
She says other things we’re all thinking.
And she’s organising the Little Bloggy Blood Drive on October 8. Join us?
Reckon she’d like me in my cats ears when giving blood? :p
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I’ve put myself through a lot this past 2 months.
Moved house.
Moved cities.
Away from my partner of a billion years.
In with a housemate. even though I don’t like people that much.
A new job.
Different social circles.
Lost 2 people in my circles to suicide.
No wonder I’m a little stressed at times.
But I have things in place.
A new gym.
I walk to and from work.
I have a GP. As of yesterday.
I’m getting help in re-implementing my stress management strategies. Like not being my harshest critic ALL the time. Oh and breathing every now and then.
Look after yourselves.
With pocket ninjas.
And kind words.
Don’t be afraid of seeking someone external. Someone neutral to talk through things with. Someone who isn’t caught up in it all with you. Who is trained to give you neutral, strategic advice. Or to just be an ear. To let you know that what you think you SHOULD do actually is right. And that you CAN do it.
And if you are asking people if they’re okay, be ready that they might actually so NO. And there may be tears. It’s like that sometimes.
http://www.lifeline.org.au/ – 13 11 14
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I just found out about the second suicide of an acquaintance in the space of about a month.
it’s not right.
By all accounts, they should be happy successful you people.
But that Black Dog just keeps coming back.
At work, I’ve bought RUOK DAY cups and have sent emails to raise awareness.
I sent an email.
Talking about my colleague in Canberra who took her life last month.
That i KNOW that, while you might brush off an offer for help initially, it’s nice to know that people are there. For when you ARE ready for support and help.
Please.
Check in with friends and family.
And workmates.
Don’t just keep it superficial.
Let them know you’re there.
Even if it’s not the “right” time.
It opens a door.
Please.
Take care of each other.
http://www.lifeline.org.au/ – 13 11 14
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Got news today that someone who worked on the other site to me in Canberra took her life last week.
An up and down day for me.
Trying to think it through, to realise what has happened.
You don’t really know anything about people.
We all have our game faces.
Some of us hold them better than others.
Take care of yourself. Take care of each other.
xx
Beyond Blue
Lifeline – 13 11 14
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- Was the first day back at work for the year for me
- I remembered to book the car in for a service
- I locked myself out of the network by forgetting my password
- It got reset at 2pm
- I sounded firmer than I am about my future plans
- I got new clients
- I handed some over to others
- I confirmed a trip away next week
- I selected flights to Melbourne on Jan 28 for a meeting. And shopping. I need a dress for a wedding the weekend after on the Gold Coast.
- I cried.
- Amanda’s fiance came in and had afternoon tea with us.
- He told us about her illness. About those two months.
- I’m glad I went to the afternoon tea. Even though it was hard.
- But I’m sure it was harder for him.
- I was more open with some people
- And less with others
- I ate frozen berries
- And drank red wine.
She was always so photogenic.
xx
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