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Thanks to the lovely people at Happiful Magazine who have sponsored Sydney to attend the Mental Health First Aid Course this July. We will be bringing you some special episodes on the course as Becky has completed the young people’s Mental Health First Aid Course.
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I am a 60 years old woman. I am on my own.
I had my previous long term employment terminated after 24, years service.
I went through a 4 year period within that employment of being actively targeted by hirachy staff colluding to have me removed.
It has had a huge impact on my life. Especially in trusting that I will be emotionally safe in the workplace.
I have become suspicious & reactive in trying to keep myself from bullying gaslighting.
The results are crippling fear in any workplace.
There is a history of Mental health issues mainly anxiety.
I for many years feel as though I am just here to try & survive – especially in relationships – be they personal or work.
I am so very critical of myself – I now lack any confidence in the workplace ,- this effects my ability to concentrate/or learn new skills.
I am just about to trial for an Administrative position. I don’t think I will be able to handle rejection if I go through another termination
My body reacts to my thoughts of negativity/fear & then I become physically ill.
I want to hide away depression creeps in. I just feel helpless to look after myself
Addiction has also been a contributing factor for the same time frame approximately 7 years.