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ACD happy early birthday to you! We care. We appreciate you. We know you are great. Make a plan the night of your birthday! Invite a friend you can trust to have a good convo with. Or shit, make a solo reso at the most bomb restaurant you’ve been wanting to try and treat yourself to a delicious meal and a cocktail. You’re awesome for helping the people in your life to have a better one. What goes around comes around, eventually. Wiping the tear of your cheek and sending a big virtual hug to you. 💙
I also feel unappreciated. Not in my job, but by the people in my life. I try hard to help the people in my life have a better life. But I’m surrounded by ingrates. I don’t need a medal, but a fucking shoulder to cry on or a hug would be awesome.
Sounds like you are suffering a bit from the existential loneliness... The sort being alone in a room full of people. That's a really hard thing to overcome, particularly with a family.
But you really aren't alone, you just need to find your tribe and stay close to them. It also sounds like you may know the answer to your problem, but don't want to take that path and are looking for something else you maybe haven't thought of?
If that's the case, it may pass, things change over time. But you have to be honest. Brutally honest. Sometimes other people are so wrapped up in their own world, and think you are the rock that will always be there and will be fine alone over in the corner. They don't realize what is happening to you, and you have to tell them how you feel and the consequences that will eventually come if that remains so.
As for your birthday, find people from your tribe, and celebrate with them in whatever way makes sense. Go visit an old college mate, or just wander off to a museum you haven't been to in a while. Try to revisit the view of the world you had when you were 16 and would live forever. Go back to before you felt this way and start from there.
Happy future birthday, friend!
I’m sorry that you feel this way right now. I hope that this feeling is the result of a bad day and things will look better tomorrow. But if not, then I hope you find some support in counseling or therapy.
The people in your life that you help might not be very good as expressing gratitude. It’s weird, but knowing how to say thank you is a skill. One that you hope over time comes more naturally.
Sending some love, and I hope tomorrow is a better day.
Sorry to hear :/. Sometimes people get caught up in their own lives and forget/don't know how to express gratitude. You're probably appreciated for trying to help those around you and they likely think you're strong for being that support system. Never be hesitant to be vocal about wanting to be on the receiving end of support and take it upon yourself to make your birthday amazing! You're amazing !
You sound like an awesome friend! Where are you at? :)
Thank you everyone for your positive words. They mean the world to me.
More people than you think have felt the same as you. You’re not alone by a long shot. Plan something amazing for your birthday and make it special. Hugs.
I’m sorry you’re feeling down. Hugs
Appreciation and approval are things we all need and I think you should communicate that to your manager.