Costco-Samples t1_j8bcpbh wrote on February 13, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Reply to comment by Mindofthequill in TIFU by telling my coworkers all about my depression while plastered by [deleted]

I’m sorry you have to deal with that. My mom suffers from schizophrenia and got 51/50 at work from similar experiences. You guys deal with so much that people could never understand. Sometimes I can forget what my mom has because she deals with it so well.

Mindofthequill t1_j8bdvmw wrote on February 13, 2023 at 1:39 AM

Yeah some of us have a lot better control of the symptoms and can remain relatively functional. Others are unfortunately way worse off so every time I get this way I have to force myself to remember I'm still quite lucky in the long run I suppose.

It's a struggle though, sometimes feels like I'm constantly fighting an uphill battle. Like I want to get through classes but my brain is starting to struggle to keep up with the advanced content. I'm 30 but it's just so tough sometimes to focus on the material and push myself to keep going.

Have actually been out if college for a whole year at this point and am kind of scared to go back. I want to achieve more but my push and desire to accomplish stuff has just been diminishing lately. Hopefully next semester I can get back on and go. I also just think my younger brothers passing just hit me a lot harder than I thought. He always wanted more and more and it was inspiring to watch but turns out he was struggling with his own demons and addiction got the better of him.

pathoj3nn t1_j8brli8 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 3:16 AM

Can you get a document from a medical professional stating that you need the auditory aides? This 100% needs an accommodation.

Mindofthequill t1_j8bsw3v wrote on February 13, 2023 at 3:24 AM

Currently attempting to actually. I had one made for university but never really thought about it for work because for 3 years they just let me play music and then suddenly nope. Not okay. "I could hurt myself with a single earbud in. The speaker in the department (which you can't hear outside of the department) clashes with the stores music it'll confuse our customers. "

Silvawuff t1_j8c9578 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 5:49 AM

Can you wear a hat? Preferably one that covers your ears so they can’t see the earbud.

Mindofthequill t1_j8c9bcj wrote on February 13, 2023 at 5:51 AM

Well a hat yes, but I work at Wegmans. They have a dress code and I dunno if I could handle wearing a beanie next to ovens

pathoj3nn t1_j8ce3fi wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:47 AM

I hope you’re able to work everything out soon.

Costco-Samples t1_j8bs9zt wrote on February 13, 2023 at 3:20 AM

I’m sorry for your lost. It hits hard when we lose someone close to us. There presence can give us a sense of perspective in this life, so once it’s gone, it can Drastically impact us. Please stay strong. I believe on you!