Something to Celebrate UPDATE

4 Dec 2004

Hi Everyone,
I had to share my huge step forward with you all.
Four yeasr ago I took an overdose and since then I havent ben able to go out to work and I have been battling depression ever since- particularly as I am in a situation that I dont like but I cant do anything about it.
I also had problems in that I couldnt go back into my old career cos I now have a mental health recod.
However 14 days ago I took courage in both hands and went for an interview at my local sainsburys and last Saturday started as a checkout operator.
I know to some this seems reslly insignificant but for me it is huge, I am loving working again and I am coping with it - although a wee bit tired - thus proving I can contribute to the house and I am not completely useless!!!!!
Olive

assionkiss: :passionkiss:
UPDATE
Today my contract was made permanent and I was congratulated on how well I was doing and had fitted in.
It is still only 12 hours a week but that is what I want cos it fits around other stuff I want to do ie 69position

.
Thank you all for your thoughts and messages.
Olive

4 Dec 2004

:P Not insignificant at all!
kiss

Well done hun and good luck from here on only.

4 Dec 2004

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you hun well done and hope it all works out for you kiss

P.S. Does this meen we can't shag daytimes :cry:

4 Dec 2004

Dont Panic lol
Its only part time and only temporary till christmas lol
69position

I wouldnt let a minor thing like work get in the way of shaging hun

4 Dec 2004

Quote by oliveoyl
I wouldnt let a minor thing like work get in the way of shaging hun

No but a mile of water :cry: might aswell be the atlantic lol

4 Dec 2004

nice one olive! biggrin

it's not insignificant at all olive. i know how hard it can be, and it takes guts after coming through that.
best of luck.
neil x x x ;)

4 Dec 2004

The first step is always the hardest!!! Excellent news!!!!
After knowing someone persnally who has suffered from clinical depression for years, i sort of know how debilitating it can be, hope everything goes well for you

4 Dec 2004

Well done Olive for taking such a huge leap and landing on your feet :happy:
Don't look back now, only forwards. From here on things will only get better. You've taken the hardest step and we're very proud of you :high-smile: kiss

Tracy-Jayne & Jon

4 Dec 2004

you show em girl.
if you're ever in need of a friendly chat, e-mail or phone, don't hesitate to get in touch.
You're never alone when you've got friends.
Hugs XXX

4 Dec 2004

GOOD ON YOU OLIVE !!!
it takes a lot of guts to make the first move , but now you,ve done it you can do it again
:high-smile: :happy:
luv ann xx

4 Dec 2004

That's brilliant smile

:) Really really pleased for you.
A few of us here suffer and have suffered depression and can very much relate to why this is such a big thing for you.
Congratulations :) :)

4 Dec 2004

HUGE congratulations to you you deserve it :smile2:

4 Dec 2004

Well done a huge step in the right direction :happy:

4 Dec 2004

Olive, you deserve a huge pat on the back. Depression is a horrible and debilitating illness. I am so glad that you have had the strength to get better and getting a job is the icing on your cake.
Good for you.
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4 Dec 2004

Hi Olive,
That's great to hear, brilliant. It's certainly a very significant first step - you have every right to be overjoyed. Please let us know how things go, you are not alone.
Mike.

4 Dec 2004

Hi Olive,
You must feel like you've suddenly got the whole world back, so make the most of it. Well done. biggrin

:D :D

4 Dec 2004

Hi Olive,
Excellent news! This proves you are winning the battle.
Please let us know how you get on.

4 Dec 2004

Hey Babe....well done. Like they say - the first step is always the hardest, so it's gonna be full steam ahead for you now. Good luck kiss

And don't forget.....supermarkets have great car parks, so there's something for you to do in your breaks too lol

4 Dec 2004

Well done Olive, I can totally relate to what you have been through. I have been battling depression and anxiety for some years now and over the last two years it had reached a peak (I hope) and I am finally feeling like I am getting somewhere too. It is a huge achievement, I gave myself a huge pat on the back (metaphorically speaking rolleyes

) last week for going to Satins party and not having a panic attack so I know what a big deal it is to make steps like that back into the real world.
Congratulations and good luck keeping going xx

4 Dec 2004

((((hugs)))) Olive!
well done! I know how important it is to prove to yourself that you can get and hold down a job in the face of everything. So pleased for you! Small steps lead to great leaps in time! kiss

4 Dec 2004

Quote by oliveoyl
Dont Panic lol
Its only part time and only temporary till christmas lol

I wouldnt let a minor thing like work get in the way of shaging hun

Wow a brilliant achievement!!!!!!!!! You are very brave in moving forward Oliveoyl and you should be very very proud of yourself smile

Doesn't matter that its only temporary. Its the first step in the direction you want to move to. The new year will will be there for you to say this is the next step - building on the confidence you are gaining now. Well done!!!!!!

5 Dec 2004

a very big WELL DONE on getting the job, but also on having the courage and stamina to apply for it and to move yourself onwards....good luck in all you do from here on... hugs. xxx

5 Dec 2004

Olive I too have my not so good days and there was a time when I couldn't face anything at all and couldn't attacks,all that,I know it all too well I'm it makes you want to fight it,to live,to embrace life - and your new job is a way of doing that - its an achievement so be proud of yourself!

5 Dec 2004

Olive Hun
Proud to know of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Stay well, be strong and stay at it hun :love: and kiss

Fred (aka medic1)

5 Dec 2004

Thank you everyone for your lovely messages,
Its great to know someone cares
I will let you know how i get on

5 Dec 2004

So good to hear.
All the best from a fellow baattler.
Lb

5 Dec 2004

I think that deserves a huge big kiss honey

5 Dec 2004

Well done Olive,
Hope things work out in your new job!
All the best........
Mr & Mrs RSAB2

5 Dec 2004

Well done you!!! congratulations on such a big step!