jamiecake2 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Lately I have been feeling worthless about my dead end job and how much money I don't make. I was going to back to school but have to wait until both of my children are in school because I work a part time job and work full time third shift. But thats three years and I have doubts because of a math learning dissability which kind of always held me back. I have one full semester completed but just feel I can't do it because of my learning dissability. I feel I'll always be in this dead end job making hardley anything and I feel so horrible that I can't provide properly for my children. Just feeling helpless today. How do I change my negative thoughts when I feel so helpless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallstar Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Maybe when you are feeling worthless you can think of your children. I bet they don't think you're worthless. And don't forget, your job or how much money you make doesn't determine your worth. You are a good mother and want the best for your kids, you are anything but worthless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2002to2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hi, JamieCake2. The way you FEEL is not the way things ARE.The world is full of illusions. The sun looks like it's moving when it rises and sets. Confusing our feelings with reality is another big one.Go for a walk and concentrate on your breathing. Allow yourself to take in the beauty of the world around you and feel the good feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiecake2 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I just wish I could stop this negative thinking. It's constant and I need to fing coping mechanisms. Thanks for you suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaudio Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 When negative thoughts are all that come to mind, one coping mechanism is to take action. You may find that it is much easier to act into positive thoughts than to think your way into them. As 2002 suggests, a good, quick walk outside can give you some relaxation. From your post, you have some concerns surrounding continuing your education. How about looking up some resources for people who live with your learning disability? There may be help out there to dispell some of the fears surrounding your ability to learn. Also, parents going back to school often need to plan ahead thouroughly. For instance, plans have to be made to keep children looked after, and back-up plans should be made just in case of scheduling conflicts. Certainly, this is a little more work, but it can be done! Even if you take a three year break, there could be revision classes or at-home learning programs available that will allow you to improve your math skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 hi just the fact that you're trying to better yourself for your children shows what a great mom you are. keep trying and don't have negative thoughts about yourself at least you're trying:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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