Stress Center Peer Support

Hello all,

I would say that I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for about 2 years now. It all began when I was finishing up the last portion of my education, I was placed at a really nice elementary school for my student teaching, but I really felt overwhelmed with the place because I was really trying to adjust to the drive each day and the people were a little bit clichey and I did meet a really nice person at the school and she opened up to me and was helping me with different things, but my immediate cooperating teacher was so distant and she was not really making my time so plesant, I was having trouble sleeping at night and I didn't like the fact that I had to go there each day. I started to have really weird thoughts of the people who didn't really make me feel welcome. I am really a friendly person and I was also taught at a young age to be cordial and respectful to the people I come in contact with. I would always speak to all the staff, and say Good Morning etc. But I had a few situations where some of the teachers were asking me too many questions about my program and my school etc and I felt a bit scare and anxious, so I may have answered with some stress in my voice or just wondering why they are asking me so many questions, but everyone was so nice, so was my teacher but she wouldn't spend time talking to me and making me feel welcome or maybe I have different expectations.

Please could you reflect on my feeling of wanting to be accepted and liked?

Hello Lisa,
I am omly starting week 2. From what I am reading I would say it is classic "worry of what people think" or lack of self esteem. At least that is what I call it when I feel that way. One year ago I changed from food mfg to aerospace mfg. I am 25 yrs in mgmt but it is a challenge to not be familier with the product. I have put great effort in learning, but many times I feel like i do not have a clue. Then I get down on myself, guess thats when the depression starts.....I dont know......still learning. Boy so far I can realate to the perfectionist part. It is very tough to not be the one who knows it all.

sorry for rambling I guess you struck a nerve with me,
Just know you are not alone, remember your goals, It sounds like it was to help through teaching? yes?
stick to the goal, and love your self for it. (to heck with what people think) you cannot do anything about that.
I appreciate you already!
ramp
PS
son't judge on grammer and spelling( my self concience thing)

That's awful!!! Sounds like High School!! I thought all teachers would reach out to everyone not only students, I hope things get better for you Lisa.
Be patient and at least remember there is one person there at the school willing to be human/normal Good luck with your new career too!!!

Lisa - Sorry to hear about your experience. I agree with butterfly, sounds like the staff there is immature. The good thing is you have at least one person that you can bond with. I think you may have answered your own question...your expecation may be slightly skewed. Perhaps they were asking you questions because they genuinely wanted to get to know you. Remember to live in the moment.