OT: Rough Time
I had a rough weekend and my Monday isn't getting any better. Just though I'd come here to vent a little. My husband's gambling problem isn't getting any better. He's not at rock bottom or anything yet but I think he's headed that way. So this morning I called an outpatient program and got him an appointment to talk to someone about a treatment plan. I thought he was going to be mad at me for doing this but he actually said he is looking forward to getting some help. I hope that is a good sign.
Then this morning I get to work and I can just tell something isn't right with everyone. I hear whispering and see people with red eyes like they are crying. I find out that 2 people on my team of 5 were let go. LUCKILY I am ok and hopefully things will pick up enough where we don't have to let anyone else go. Such a scary world we live in right now.
I'm just having such a hard time concentrating with all this stuff going on in my head.
Then this morning I get to work and I can just tell something isn't right with everyone. I hear whispering and see people with red eyes like they are crying. I find out that 2 people on my team of 5 were let go. LUCKILY I am ok and hopefully things will pick up enough where we don't have to let anyone else go. Such a scary world we live in right now.
I'm just having such a hard time concentrating with all this stuff going on in my head.
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Kathy,
I just had to reply. I am proud of you for taking the first step and trying to get help for your husband. That took alot of courage. Good for you and best wishes in your husbands gambling problem.
I know how you feel at work. We too had to let some people go a couple of weeks ago and although my job has changed and everyone is very nervous, I am thankful that today I have a job. For tomarrow I my not either.....Yikes...Scarey stuff.
Hugs to you,
CarolN
I just had to reply. I am proud of you for taking the first step and trying to get help for your husband. That took alot of courage. Good for you and best wishes in your husbands gambling problem.
I know how you feel at work. We too had to let some people go a couple of weeks ago and although my job has changed and everyone is very nervous, I am thankful that today I have a job. For tomarrow I my not either.....Yikes...Scarey stuff.
Hugs to you,
CarolN
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Kathy:
I am sorry to hear that you are having to deal with so much stress right now. Even though you are pretty soft-spoken in person and come across as a gentle soul, you had the courage and determination to improve your health and your life with WLS, so I know you have the inner strength to deal with these difficult cir****tances. With that strength and a little support from your friends here, it seems pretty likely that things will improve over time. Be sure to take care of yourself along the way and let us know how you are doing from time to time.
RP
I am sorry to hear that you are having to deal with so much stress right now. Even though you are pretty soft-spoken in person and come across as a gentle soul, you had the courage and determination to improve your health and your life with WLS, so I know you have the inner strength to deal with these difficult cir****tances. With that strength and a little support from your friends here, it seems pretty likely that things will improve over time. Be sure to take care of yourself along the way and let us know how you are doing from time to time.
RP
I think it's great your husband is willing to get some treatment for his gambling addiction. I'm sure that's hard on you. I might have missed an update, but did he stop taking your pills, or is that still an issue too that maybe the treatment place can help him with also?
It is scary when layoffs happen, especially in your own department. Things will turn around, try not to let the bad consume the good in your life. :-)
It is scary when layoffs happen, especially in your own department. Things will turn around, try not to let the bad consume the good in your life. :-)
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
Yes he is still taking my pills I had a refill on June 16th for 60 pills and I left the bottle in my purse and the next day I had 27 pills. I was in denial about this issue telling myself it had stopped but it hasn't so yes I am hoping they can also help him out with this too.
Its so hard because he is such a sweet guy that I really don't want our marriage to be ruined by this but I don't want to put up with this behavior anymore. I guess as long as he is willing to get help and really makes it a priority that I am willing to stand by him.
Its so hard because he is such a sweet guy that I really don't want our marriage to be ruined by this but I don't want to put up with this behavior anymore. I guess as long as he is willing to get help and really makes it a priority that I am willing to stand by him.
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Sending lots of hugs & prayers your way, Kathy!!
Proud of you for taking that step on your DH's behalf. It was a very brave & loving move on your part.
As for work...just hang in there & try to stay focused on the positives. It is a tough market no matter what, but even if you are laid off, it is not the end of the world. There's a silver lining somewhere.
Proud of you for taking that step on your DH's behalf. It was a very brave & loving move on your part.
As for work...just hang in there & try to stay focused on the positives. It is a tough market no matter what, but even if you are laid off, it is not the end of the world. There's a silver lining somewhere.
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