Posted by LegWarmers on January 25, 2006, at 23:00:59
In reply to Bad Day, posted by TexasChic on January 25, 2006, at 20:14:58
> Well anyway, today at break this girl who I've become friends with who did the workshops last year starts telling me how hard they are. She just goes on and on about how difficult and stressful they are. Before this she has always encouraged me about doing it. So I was kind of wondering what was up. Then she came over to my desk to tell me some more about how hard it was, and she mentions that 'they' were talking about the fact that I have panic attacks and anxiety problems, basically meaning that I probably couldn't handle the grueling schedule. I said, who is they? She just kind of brushed it off. It hadn't really sunk in what she said, I was still going, huh? It wasn't until later that I got mad.
>ouch! That sucks. Im assuming this girl was watching out for you? Not being mean? Regarless, that was really out of line of them to talk about you.
> See the thing is, last time we were out and I kept knocking beers over, I told this one guy about having anxiety and taking Xanax and Prozac. I also told him I probably wouldn't be here if it weren't for the Prozac. Needless to say I was a little drunk at the time. I later regretted it, but he seemed really understanding and cool about it. Now I see he discussed it with the other two (at least). But that doesn't even make me so mad as the fact that this made them think I was incapable of doing a job they had done last year!
maybe pull the guy aside and ask him if he did say anything. that would really feel awful :( sorry Texas chic
> I didn't talk to anyone for the rest of the day. I don't even know if I want to talk to them tommorow. Mostly I'm pissed at myself for being such a blabber mouth. But they could at least have not discussed and judged me about it.
>It may be better if you act like nothing happened. Id try not to let them see you upset, but thats just me.
> I knew from past experiences that telling people has very mixed results depending on how educated they are on the subject. I had decided I wouldn't tell anyone anymore. Now I feel like I've screwed everything up and their opinion of me will never be the same. All I could think of all day was looking for another job.
You can change that. Just let them know that you have no concerns over doing it, act like it doesnt bother you and don't let them see you upset tomorrow.>
> I don't think I'll go out drinking with them anymore. Although, that's the only socialization I have these days.
>
> -T:( what a hard situation to be in. I hope tomorrow goes ok! What a cool job btw!
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