Working close to 100 hours a week and updates on my anxiety
Jul 12th, 2008 by Michelle
Well as many of you know I have been working 3 jobs; 2 part time jobs and my regular job. I am actually quite amazed that my anxiety and depression hasn’t gotten worst since now I only average about 5 hours a night sleep. This week I am just under 100 hours worked. I know it looks scary in print but I am into 2 weeks of working massive hours and I am OK so far lol. I mainly telecommute so that is a huge plus.
I actually think being focused on my work and my goals has actually helped my anxiety and depression a lot. In a couple of weeks I will begin to see the fruits of my labor since as you know when you first start a new job it takes a while to get your first check which sucks but it will be so nice! With the increase in my grocery bill and gas prices and not to mention a $400 hike in my rent each month I had to do something.
I am hoping in August to start up the Anxiety Sucks radio show and I would like to have callers have the option of calling in to ask me question, etc. Please stay tuned. I may do a surprise pop show which will always be archived so you can listen to past shows anytime and even download them to your iPod. I will also be uploading them to iTunes. I received an email from iTunes showing me how to do that so I am really excited about that.
Well I am currently in the middle of a very long day (19 hours to be exact today) so I will post more soon.
Hey Michelle, watch out that you don’t burn yourself out!
Btw, here in the UK, gas is almost $10 per (US) gallon! Imagine how many hours you’d have to work if you lived here!! (Actually, in the UK low-paid people get subsidised housing & financial help with bringing up children, so you’d probably not have to work so long.)
Best wishes!
Hi there,
Glad to hear that you’re holding up well in the face of all those work hours. You are a lot stronger than I. By the way, I want to extend an invitation to you to appear on my podcast the anxiety guru show. I would also be glad to appear on your show when you get it up and running. Thanks.
Paul
anxietyguru.net
Michelle:
It is only a matter of time (soon) before your lack of sleep catches up with you. Health is most important. I know, for me, I can really tell the difference in my mood and overall well being when I don’t get enough sleep. Take care of yourself.
You are right the hours are catching up with me so I have cut back working any overnight hours and I make sure now that I get at least 6-7 hours a night sleep (before was only getting about 3.