May 3, 2014
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On the Outskirts of Life
For the past couple of months, my productivity at work has declined significantly. I just can’t seem to focus on anything at all. I work longer hours to make up for it. But that isn’t working. I’ve lost a lot of interest in doing stuff. It’s just a strange feeling. It’s as if my mind has adopted an attitude of “I don’t care anymore.”
This is an odd feeling. I’ve had moments like this before but it would usually just last a couple of days. I wondered if my body is just telling me to take a break. I did take a week “off” after my dad passed in December. But maybe it’s just a combination of stress, grief, insomnia and day to day pressures that have gotten to me. And I’ve picked up a cold too. Ugh.
Maybe I need to talk to a wise man or a mystic.
Comments (12)
Time for a job change!
Yeah, that’s been on the back of my mind.
it’s ok to get outside help or to get on a pill. When I went through menopause I got on something and Dave got on something when his dad died.
It doesn’t make you happy but just helps you feel normal
You make a good point about seeking outside help.
It sounds like you’re depressed. I agree what Christao said. I think you need to be in a new environment.
A new environment would be nice. I think I need a change or a spark.
You have heard the wise people here. Go ahead and start checking the classified ads. Love and best to you Matt.
Thank you Zakiah. I hope you’re doing well.
sounds like someone needs a vacay. i take it you still got plenty of vacay days to take for this year. why not take a week off? and to just rest and do nothing while waiting for the cold to go away.
I’m taking a week off soon just to sort myself. J and I will be planning a vacation somewhere later in the year.
a week isn’t long enough, maybe you need a sabbatical…new interest, new places to discover, a fresh outlook, also it hasn’t been that long since your Dad passed, be easy with yourself. Get help if you need to!
I think you’re right – thank you.