When motivation is hard, what makes people find that motivation again? Probably a very broad and general question, but times are hard at the moment and I am starting to understand just how easy it is to fall into trap.
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When motivation is hard, what makes people find that motivation again? Probably a very broad and general question, but times are hard at the moment and I am starting to understand just how easy it is to fall into trap.
I take a good look at my kids, usually kicks me into gear
One thing is to not put pressure on yourself to be clear of the fog that can fill your head... You are grieving mate and it is normal for you to feel this way.
It can be the little things that will set you straight but be aware of how you feel and not let that control you and take out your feelings on those that least deserve it.
My 2 cents mate.....
Thanks blokes. I've made some new memories with my son tonight that I'm sure he will never forget them. I had a moment to myself where I needed to deal with grief, and my 11 month old son walked up to me and started tapping me on my arm and wrapped his arms around me. I felt even more proud of him. Having kids does help!
G'day Aussie, If youve been there before and realise it, thats a positive cos you know how to push through it, Its a bumpy rd but you got the truck to do it. (pardon the pun) The moment to get a grip passes us by so quickly when your hurtin mate, just remember theres someone at school waiting to see you everyday. If she has a smile its yours, if she doesnt give her one.
The old saying, when ya goin through hell::::: keep goin.
Respect.
Saw this on FB the other day
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How's everyone going these days?
Evo
I'm going well thanks Evo, how about yourself. How are you doing mate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evo
im well evo, how about you? i hope you have got things under control now mate and things are looking up.
Travelling, Ok, these days, thanks for asking, Evo. How are things with you, mate?
Had a bad day this Monday, went off my medication for 4 days.....thought that I was tough and did not need them anymore
This is my trip report on it:
Went to work on Monday in a foul mood due to being a d#ckhead for being off my meds.
Lasted 3/4 of an hour and had to leave and go home otherwise I would have most likely bashed someone.
Got home and ranted and raved to myself as my youngest son was at work.
This part is very hard for me to say but suicide did cross my mind.
Slapped myself in the face and moved away from that thought.
Went to work on Tuesday and was on edge all day until I saw my doctor in the afternoon.
Doctor ripped me a new one for not renewing my prescription before running out.
Back on medication since Tuesday night and all is good.
My depression may be a strange one as I get very aggravated and my temper goes out of control, this I think is due to loosing my wife 12 years ago to Lymphoma and there are so many lowlifes in this world that deserve what my wife had.
PLEASE PEOPLE, DO NOT GO OFF YOUR MEDICATION
Forgot to add this.................Please do not comment or click on the thanks button...........this is only a warning for others
After reading that Doggy I am glad you are back on your meds.
Im sorry to hear about your wife.
hey doggy you only need to call mate even if its just to abuse me :) get it off your chest mate and yes keep up the meds until the doc decides mate i think thats where people go wrong by feeling good they think they do not need the meds but its the meds that makes them feel good so unless you go to the doc and let him decide keep on them mate.
Know how you feel doggy, been there myself several times.
As Stropp said, we are only a telephonkin call away
Hay guys.
Just touching base as I have been quiet for a while.
First up I wanna say sorry for my outburst on Faceache a while back.
You guys know who you are, I'm sorry for it, and hopefully what I write next will clarify why I had a change of emotion and pretty much snapped..
This place I call work is a great place. Pays good, works good. Over all its good..
Except for my supervisors, 2 of...
Since the start of my back injury me and another work colleague who is also in work cover have been the target for some absolutely outrageous bullying and abuse.
This has been going on for months.. Nearly everyday there in our faces bringing us down and treating us worse than you would your dog.
About a month ago we had had enough and pushed back, took it to management..
Unfortunately seeing as one of the supers (we'll call him super A) is good mates with management he got let off and the other bloke took the full brunt of our complaints.
Needless to say nothing changed with super A but the other pulled his head in, apologiesed and we're good now..
But again it all came to a head on Wednesday last week when things went to far.
Super A gave us our jobs for the day and we went on with them..
My job involved a crane lift and 3 other work colleagues for the duration of the job, one being this other work comp mate.
About an hour had passed and we're finished with the crane and plugging along in the work shop with our job and the other 2 down on the work front plugging along on that..
Super A storms in and starts loosing his shoit.. If I wrote what was said ab would probably ban me..
All 4 of us copped it even being in 2 different sections of the mill we all copped the same crap.
The mechanic who was working next to us couldn't believe what he had just witnessed...
This was the last straw. We git the union bosses out and took it to management..
This time we demanded an independent investigation and got it.
Super A has been stood down pending the outcome and everyone has been interviewed..
So due to all of the above I've been averaging 3-4 hours of sleep a night for months, and after the recent coming I got 2 hours. I've now seen my doc and been prescribed sleeping pills to try and reset my sleeping pattern.. I'm still shaking while writing this so seeing a therapist hopefully this week, and yea I'm a but of a wreck atm..
Every part of me is crossed that I never have to see that ass hole again. But I'm not sure. I'm not sure how I'll go if he remains.. Guess I'll be off if he does, which is bs because he wins...
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Originally Posted by biggqwesty
Hi Kallen, mate i hope they get rid of him, its not good when people do that and it is way wrong, but with the witnesses you should be able to get rid of him.
That's effed up mate. Glad the other boys got to witness what you and old mate have had to deal with and now something is being done about it.
If that still doesn't get sorted take it to the fair work tribunal and get them involved things happen and shoit gets sorted with them.
There is no place for bullies in the work place. I sincerely hope you get a good outcome. Kallen.
Thanks guys. I bloody hope so..
Makes it hard to turn up each day when facing that crap..
Probably why I enjoyed shift so much...?
That really sux Kallen I hope he gets what coming to him. There is no room in the workplace for that crap.
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Hang in there Kallen, hopefully he will get his mate
So I hear this carnt is back tomorrow..
That's crap.
Get a diary and everytime he says something to you or someone else note down the time and date and what was said so if it continues you can take it back to the union or management and show them what is being said and how often and the like.
Good luck mate hope it all works out and he doesn't talk to you anymore
Well I guess we'll find out tomorrow
Hey man font let the bastards grind you down...... Easier said tan done I knowQuote:
Originally Posted by biggqwesty
Hey guys,
Sorry it took a while to get back.
Just not into anything anymore.
Unfortunately things have been on a slow downward for a while, doesn't seem like anything will change soon.
But hey, what can you do.
Evo
Nothin worse than shit bosses. Everybody had a bit more respect when you could drag old mate out the back of the shed to sort things out.
Unless your horrible boss was like this. Attachment 48658 Then there might other reasons for taking them to the back of the shed to sort things out. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Kelvinator
Thanks guys..
And mego.. We could only wish!!
Hay evo. Doesn't sound good on your end mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Evo
Anything specific on the down or just general?
I went to see the psychiatrist yesterday and one of the things she mentioned for a happier life was exercise.
Now I'm must say I have been a bit of a gym bunny for the last few months smashing an hour out before work. I did notice an increase in energy and was happier given the situation.
So I must agree, a stroll before work around the block, hell throw the leg over (supposedly the best exercise one can get) and you'll feel better prepared for the day ahead..
Anyway, keep that head up evo.
Everyone has good time and bad times. The trick is focusing on the right ones..
The mind is a funny thing thats for sure... this year I have had my mum die my car stolen the engine went in my 4wd (all this in a 2 week period) we have been hit again and again with financial crap and I have had to give up my business for the most part due to the body giving out but in all this I have managed to stay more upbeat than I have in years.
As many know my motto of late has been "Onwards and Upwards " for the first time in many years I want nothing more than to live and enjoy the many positives.. sure it is all to easy to see the bad and in can be all consuming but you have to see past the negatives and look towards what makes you happy and make that your goal.
I want to be here for my children and for the experiences I want to share with them and my beautiful wife of over 19 years and I look forward to the many trips I want to take both here in Oz and overseas.
Yes I still get down but that is normal... if we were happy all of the time I dont think we would be human.
Anyway its a beautiful day here in Melbourne I am going outside !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've never really thought about having depression, I've always looked at things as a swings and roundabouts scenario. Seems to me the swing I'm on is still going backwards. I haven't worked for 4 years and there's no prospects in sight. I'm totally supported by my partner (who works from home). Centrelink is a joke, I'm not eligible for Newstart so none of the job agencies are willing to assist in finding work. I'm a Telecommunications Technician by trade, 60 years old and on the scrapheap as far as employment is concerned. Hurt my back a few years ago so labouring is pretty difficult for me to do. My last job was making the backs for bus seats.
I don't have any money to spend on the Patrol so it's basically staying stock standard. My only joy is going out one day on the weekend to somewhere we haven't been and using my camera, but even that has been crap lately. I can't seem to take a decent shot which only adds negatively to things. The week just drags, I think my swing needs a push in the other direction..... :(
Where are you located clubby?
Maybe a weekend out with a club is needed?
So its true and confirmed. I have to face this prick tomorrow..
So that has pretty much set the bar at short of killing someone your free..
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Originally Posted by Kelvinator
Hmmm.....not sure the world needs more thuggery......
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Kallen what has the union said? surely they dont agree with this or are they just piss week and dont care.Quote:
Originally Posted by biggqwesty
No they are as pissed off as us.. But we're having meetings around midday, again bs, to discuss what's going on....
I was assaulted by a customer last Thursday at work, he tried to return product in unsaleable condition so I was just doing my job and said I could help him out a bit but not a full credit. He did not like that and so jumped the counter and hit me, then rang my bosses and lied about it. He is saying he is going to go to consumer affairs. I said that's fine, if you do that I'll go to the police, he got mad at that because the cops know him on first name basis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
I'm not upset about the incident, shit happens. It's a small town and word gets around
Yea that's not cool. But the blokes got balls jumping you I'll give him that..
But what a f wit..
He's a 62 year old man and is twice the size of me and a foot taller, lol. I am just a big cuddly bear and fighting is not my thing.
I just stood there and was like, really??
Your a Lover not a Fighter Winnie LOL
Not good though getting attacked at Work.
Hope it was only your Pride that got hurt