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Tbh, if I were you, I would start looking for a new job asap. Do everything possible to avoid babysitting in April. Your health is so vitally important.
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Your health is a priority. Tell them you are not available in April (if they ask why, a little white lie won’t hurt)
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The dementia one would be the best. Nobody’s going to get mad over a sick old lady, right? I wish you luck ??
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Thanks guys. I am going to tell them I can’t do it. Now I just have to figure out how to say it ?
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If I were you, I’d say that I’ll be out of down in April
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Considering that I agreed to this months ago, I don’t think that’ll cut it. Why would I plan to go out of town when I have this commitment? The problem is that I agreed to this in like January. I always knew they were taking their vacation in April. I have the dates set aside in my calendar. It’s like a whole 18 days of the parents being gone and me with the two kids. I agreed to it but then I spent a week with them when they’re parents were out of town and it was just horrible for me. I didn’t mention it when they came back because I figured if I made it through 6 days, I can I make it through 18. But I’m already so anxious and dreading it. I’m anxious and dreading even going to tutor them every day. The little one is a nightmare just for any babysitter because he’s spoiled and rude and has this rich entitlement thing going on and on top of that he’s clingy af. All of that on top of intrusive thoughts is too much too handle. I realized all this not last week, but the week before. And I’ve just been holding on to this for a week wondering if it’s too late to get out of it but I mean I obviously have to get out of it... I’m not gonna last 18 days.
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Maybe say there has been a family emergency and you need to go out of town? I’m not sure, I’ve never been in a situation like this before. Is there a chance you will feel better about the situation in a week or so?
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Probably not. I’m off my meds and I’ve emailed literally every therapist in my city that specializes in OCD in my area and they are not accepting my insurance. My shit’s kind of wilding out rn lol I’m between two excuses right now: It’s too hard on my own kid and he begged me not to do it anymore Or My grandma has dementia so she’s coming to live with us These are half lies but it’s the best I can come up with. Idk
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Thanks dude!
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Hi everyone. I'm feeling kinda scared because I have to wait a whole month to start ERP therapy, but I feel like I need to start doing exposures now because the longer I wait, the more anxiety I get. It just feels like the OCD monster is getting worse. One thing that helps me is asking one person about an obsession I have...asking a person that I trust, and then doing an exposure after I get the "ok" to do it. I feel like I do need 1 reassurance and then I can go ahead and do it. I know i'm not supposed to ask for reassurance at all, but i dont think you're supposed to do ERP on your own right? Does anyone have any suggestions for what to do while waiting for therapy? PS-the reason there is a wait is bc she's on vacation. After she's back we will meet regularly.
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