Oh god I don’t know how to do anything

[AmigoDog]

Not sure why I’m writing this.
I’ve had a bad day at work. I’ve let things and people get to me. Ive explained myself badly to everyone today. Ive been terse to people I should have held it together in front of. I was once good at my job and good at my life but I just can’t keep it going any more. It’s been coming in for ages. Fuckity fuckity.
I’ve got my 6 year old sleeping next to me. I love her more than anything. I don’t know. I really don’t.
How do I cheer myself up?

Draw a line under the day. It's happened and you can't change that. Have a relaxing night in then tomorrow morning have a cold shower. It's stress reducing, invigorating and wakes up the brain giving you better focus.

I'm sure whatever happened at work can be excused/explained away. Work is not really real life, that's what's happening right now - snuggling up with your precious little person. Enjoy the weekend, go in to work with a fresh head next week and treat it as a means to an end, nothing more.

Thanks. Thanks.
Yes I’ll try and rest and sleep and in the morning I’m sure I’ll be better. I’ve not got many plans for the weekend but there’s enough to get me through without too much dwelling time hopefully.
I’m not really in a role where I can justify getting shirty with others, but I did explain things to my boss before I left and she was very sympathetic.
Snuggling up with my lovely dd. I wanted to chuck myself out the window earlier but that’s passed.

I felt like you do right now many a time. I promise, it won’t have been as bad as you think it was. Work is work, what matters is you and your family.

This is a new day, don’t look back, stroll in Monday morning, head up, smile on your face, massive good morning.

You sound like a lovely caring person. Don’t let this steal any more of your time. You’ll still be brilliant at your job and your life.

Do you have annual leave that you can take soon ? Sounds as though you are in need of a bit of a breath away from it all. Do something nice for yourself over the weekend.

Thank you. I’m trying to put it to the back of my mind. I was having a very low moment yesterday but hopefully I’ve moved on enough now. It does help to know I’m not the only one who gets like this about work. I do care and I don’t outright hate my job, but I’m going to try and get better at compartmentalising this stuff. You’re all right. Work is work and it’s only a small bit of my life. I’m generally a happy person but sometimes things happen and I Build it up way too much.
I’ve no annual leave I can take yet although I do have some time off during my daughter’s half term. I guess that’s not to far away! Thanks.