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Hillbilly
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 Posted - 01/20/2006 : 19:51:02
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| I skipped out of work today and got psychological. Real psychological. It was not fun at all, and by 2 p.m. I was exhausted, so I took a nap. Wife and kids left town this afternoon, so I had the run of the place for the first time in forever (a contribuing factor, I know). I finished my writing and then reread it over and over. A theme came through that everything was related to the job. FEAR is the culprit. CBT extrapolation of thought process tells me 1) I have hated my sales job for three years; 2) I need the job; 3) Another job at needed income that I would like is not evident 4) Kids and wife to support; and 5) A big one for guys; what will people think if I leave for something I like rather than making a lot of money? Like many, I am so wrapped up in caveman thinking about careers that it isn't funny. That's gonna take work. Anybody else box themselves in with their thinking like me? Sarno states on p.55 of HBP that fear is our wardon and the prime perpetuator of our pain. I only have pain and panic at work (and not all the time). I see the connection now. |
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altherunner
Canada
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Posted - 01/20/2006 : 22:39:14
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I have also had fear about work, for as long as i can remember. I have recently read"The Power of Now" and Eckhart Tolle's other books.
I have since stopped obssesive worrying, and am relaxed at work and at home. I am sure it has also stopped me from generating more pain and stress, as I have not had more symptoms. I am sure that you are 100% capable at your job that you are at now, and also fully capable at any other job that you want. You have self doubt, like me. Look deep inside yourself, you are an ocean, flat calm, peaceful, and not afraid. |
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HilaryN
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/21/2006 : 05:37:21
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Have you discussed your feelings about work (and how you think the worry is affecting your health) with your wife? You might find it helpful to take the strain off even just talking about it.
You might want to consider whether it's the work you do, the people you work with or other factors. For instance, I've found that the people I work with are far important to my happiness at work than the actual work I do.
If it's the same for you maybe you could find a similar job with nicer people?
Remember: if you're not happy at work it will affect those close to you at home and your relationship with them.
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A bit better and hopeful
