• Replies 4 replies
  • Subscribers 7 subscribers
  • Views 893 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

A day of masking

Interface

When I mask, I always start out like this

By the end of the day I'm like this

Thankfully the company I work with are more than good to me and my boss is allowing me to work from home at the moment. I wish I could be at home all the time, it won't last but I am enjoying this immensely.

  • in reply to Autonomistic

    I had burnout that started at the start of 2021. Even now I still feel like I haven't fully recovered. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

  • in reply to INKCIRCUIT
    INKCIRCUIT said:
    Never allow yourself to be in an environment that is damaging for more than is necessary. I did that and the mask tore my spirit to ribbons i lost almost 5 years of my life and still recovering. 

    Good advice.

    Masking is bad for us, physically and mentally. Too much will eventually lead to burnout.

    It is a tool which can help in some situations, to get by in this world, but we must use it sparingly.

  • Working from home should alway be a viable option for people. Maybe you could work something out where you work from home half of the week? It maximises productivity as I'm guessing you are most productive in your own environment. It's all stuff you will need to find a way with. Regardless of how you feel about AI tools. I use chat gpt to help write letters to convey ideas in a formal manner so your intent is understood yet us favourable to your employer. Never allow yourself to be in an environment that is damaging for more than is necessary. I did that and the mask tore my spirit to ribbons i lost almost 5 years of my life and still recovering. 

  • Hello Interface, 

    I am happy to hear you have supportive work environment. That's a lot. I can completely relate to how you experience masking. I feel exactly the same. I start off telling myself that I can do it and prepare myself for hours, days, weeks and months in advance. I do my best every time... But.. Unfortunately, for me (once again, as it became a sort of pattern ) it made me loose my job eventually. I wish I could find a job that allows me to work from home when I need it but my CV looks really bad. I haven't got any degree because I struggle with learning and with social aspect.. I haven't got driving licence ( I am a learner driver for about 8 years now) because I am too nervous about it. I struggle to do so many things at the same time which driving is all about and closer the exam is, the more nervous and anxious I become. I have to reschedule it few times until I finally have to cancel the exam because I just can't do it..