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[nny]

I've kind of gone from reasonable coping with workload to sleepless terror pretty much overnight. I need to list off all the things I need to do and start ticking...

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[la_rainette]

I've had to resort to the occasional over-the-counter sleeping aid sometimes, because when I don't sleep because of anxiety, I get even more anxious since I don't do anything well because of sleep deprivation. So, you know. At least with the sleeping aid I do sleep, and more importantly, if I get up to pee, I go back to sleep right away (I don't toss and turn for several hours thinking how omg I haven't yet done this or taken care of that).

And please keep in mind that you have to set your own boundaries in teaching, because you could work 24/7 and STILL not feel like you're doing enough. You need to make time for yourself, but somehow you need to make sure you don't feel guilty about this, okay?

I wish I could help, but that's all I have to offer.

Also, I am exactly at the same point you are, so you can take my comment with a grain of salt :p The only thing I do different is that I take half a sleeping aid pill most nights these days just so that I get enough sleep.

Also, squishy hugs to you. We'll get through this somehow, I promise.

[bewize]

Ugh. I've done that a lot lately. I read somewhere that making a list is a good way to organize - but it should be no longer than 7 things. Anything more than 7 is too difficult to comprehend and it freaks you out.

I'll try that myself today.

[chkc]

*big hugs* As someone who has many things due next week, I can definitely sympathize. List are good! They are also extremely satisfying to cross out.

*waves pom poms*

[cathalin]

Teaching (you are teaching right?) is seriously the hardest fucking thing I've ever done. And I've done really incredibly challenging tough professional jobs requiring massive workloads.

Teaching... Everyone needs you constantly, there is no rest, and you are expected to do five thousand things a day, some of which literally conflict with each other...

Be kind to yourself bb in whatever way you can. You WILL get to a point, and sooner than you think, where the sheer terror subsides...but it is always, always incredibly difficult, aka literally impossible to do all that is "required." The good news is, after a while the things that are terrifying now aren't so much, and you are able to focus in and work at improving -- I am definitely a work in constant progress.

Pick your battles, do what you HAVE to do each day, and try to focus on what an incredible impact you will be having on the kids you teach. *hugs*

[nny]

Thanks for the understanding. :) It really is so incredibly tough, but so incredibly good. I'm just worried I'm not doing my job well enough. I guess everyone thinks like that a lot of the time, right? XD

*hugs lots* I really appreciate this comment.

[nny]

*cuddles*

Good luck with everything you need to do, love.

♥

[nny]

*makes note*

Thank you! I didn't know that, but it totally makes sense. I also need to start making lists that break down tasks more, 'cos otherwise I end the day having crossed only one thing off the list - one big thing, mind, but it just doesn't look impressive enough. XD

[nny]

so many hugs of great squishiness. We will both ROCK this teaching thing, no matter what it may feel like on occasion.

;)

[mashimero]

I love making lists. It makes me feel so productive once I can cross things off. OTOH, if I don't get things done, it just makes me feel worse...

*hugs*

[icedmaple.livejournal.com]

Aw, hon. *hugs*

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