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20-03-2019 07:50 PM
20-03-2019 07:50 PM
Re: Am Not Coping
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20-03-2019 07:53 PM
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Thank you @Sans911 It was really unexpected but I have accepted the position on the panel and now just need to work on the reading when it is forwarded to me.
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21-03-2019 04:44 PM
21-03-2019 04:44 PM
Re: Am Not Coping
@Faith-and-Hope @Sans911 @Shaz51 @BlueBay @MDT @Snowie @Teej @CheerBear @eth @Adge @Former-Member @Former-Member @Appleblossom and all following along
I had a really good day today. I was up super early and despite being very tired this morning I managed to get myself moving. I know once I get to work I am okay - it is just the getting moving and getting there in the mornings that continue to be a problem/
I helped out another teacher doing some extra marking today - she seemed quite tired and stressed and I had the time so it was no problem to do ...it actually helped me fill in some time as well so we both benefitted.
I had a class on my own again today for an hour and the kids were all really good - they just got on with their work and that made it so easy to supervise them. I barely had to do anything - helped a couple of kids with their work, kept a couple on track and talked to another few about what they were doing - that is an easy hour
After school I checked in with the Assistant Principal and she asked how I was doing. I told her I had been really tired the last couple of weeks but feel better this week. She joked that it was the preps that had done that to me and I laughed - mainly because the preps really did exhaust me and she was not far from the truth. She followed that by saying that you would not know with how I have been going. She also said I am doing really well and that everyone is loving having me come into their classroom - that certainly gave me a little extra energy this afternoon. It is nice to hear that other teachers are benefitting from me helping them - it makes me feel like I am not only being respected but worthwhile and those are definitely things I have been lacking in my life for a long time.
I also talked today to another teacher about what I do on Wednesdays. She thought I had a day off so was surprised to hear I do so much. She is a really lovely teacher and I felt comfortable telling her - the great thing is she said that it is wonderful I am doing that for myself - especially because it has helped - and that more people need to look after their mental health especially in teaching. That was a big thing for me to confide in her but it was a good outcome so I am glad I did. I have no fears that she would use it against me or tell anyone else and that is another big thing for me.
One more day before the weekend but I am looking forward to tomorrow - how often have I been able to say that in the last few weeks - maybe the tide is turning a little
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21-03-2019 04:48 PM
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I'm glad today was a good day @Zoe7 . It certainly helps when we feel appreciated.
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21-03-2019 04:55 PM
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21-03-2019 04:57 PM
21-03-2019 04:57 PM
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Good on you my friend.
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21-03-2019 04:59 PM
21-03-2019 04:59 PM
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My day is going ok @Zoe7 Had pdoc today,spoke about a few issues I am having.
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21-03-2019 05:04 PM
21-03-2019 05:04 PM
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It has been my experience @MDT that being too open and honest is detrimental to my mental health as there is still so much stigma associated with MI - and I do not think most people know how to deal with it. This teacher opened the door by discussing some ACT stuff she had read about so it was an easy segway. I didn't go into any detail about why I was doing the course but gave her enough info to know a little about it.
@Snowie So pleased you could talk through some of the things bothering you and also that you are having an ok day. How are you sleeping?
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21-03-2019 05:08 PM
21-03-2019 05:08 PM
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You always need to pick your audience I say
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21-03-2019 05:12 PM
21-03-2019 05:12 PM
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Sleeping has been ok @Zoe7 but it has been forced sleeping. The days are where I am still having issues.