First day back to work

[cheer_mom]

Today is my first day back to work after my dad passing away. I was recently diagnosed with social anxiety on top of my health anxiety. Holy cow, I'm only 15 minutes in and I just want to go home. I am a substitute teacher. I think I need a different job.

 

[bin_tenn]

I think I need a different job.

That's entirely up to you, and I'm not trying to convince you one way or the other. But I would like to say that being a substitute teacher could be a good way to break the social anxiety, essentially a form of exposure therapy. Have you talked to your doctor / therapist about it in that context?

 

[cheer_mom]

A little. I was more concerned about being a bus driver lat time I talked to him. I officially resigned as a bus driver today. My meds make me drowsy and I didn't want to risk not being 100%. Actually, today has been okay. As the day has went on, I feel better. I'm actually feeling like myself. I might be able to do this at least til I decide what I what to be when I grow up. lol ( my 43rd bday is Thursday)

 

[Doug97]

I had the worst public speaking phobia ever. Becoming a university lecturer sure cured me of that!

 

[cheer_mom]

I am feeling better and agreed to work the next two days as well. I think this is what I needed more than I realized.

 

[AriaRen]

That's amazing @cheer_mom , you should be so proud of yourself! You pushed yourself through a difficult situation and it's turned out so well. You're gonna be someone's favourite teacher soon, and that's cool as fooook. Do what makes you happy, it's all anyone that cares for you would want. <3

 

[cheer_mom]

That's amazing @cheer_mom , you should be so proud of yourself! You pushed yourself through a difficult situation and it's turned out so well. You're gonna be someone's favourite teacher soon, and that's cool as fooook. Do what makes you happy, it's all anyone that cares for you would want. <3

Thank you so much for your kind words. I needed them so much.