Thread regarding Edward Jones layoffs

I’ve been diagnosed with both for quite some time now. Ebbs and flows at work, among other things, certainly contribute.

I’ve found a healthy discussion with a leader or peer snaps me out of it.

LMK if you’re interested in a coffee or lunch.

Get a doctor's appointment sooner rather than later.

Please take care of yourself, you’re a number to the firm but someone special to your loved ones. I let this firm take my joy, leaving me with mental and physical health problems. I decided to take the vsp and paid leave. I’ve been off work for 7 weeks and feel a million times lighter, lost weight and have been able to come off my anxiety and blood pressure meds. As someone on the other side, it’s greener. While changes have been announced there is a lot more stress to come with transition. Protect your well being, start talking with your PCP and begin therapy + meditation and yoga. You are not alone and you are worthy of a company that values you as an individual. Sending positive vibes your way.

@bc not everyone believes in god. In fact some of us have probably felt very hurt by those that claim to represent god. But I'll add, reach out to whatever higher power might give you strength. There are many- gods, goddesses, nature itself, the universe in the abstract. Whether you truly believe or not- sometimes, even for a little while, trying to imagine something greater than yourself helps keep you grounded.

I want you to know I see you. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for what feels like my entire life. Before someone says see a doctor, I have one and am medicated but that only does so much. It is not a cure so much as a management of the most disruptive symptoms. In the past year I have dealt with significant loss and grief, physical health issues, issues in my family, and now this. It has been hard to keep going. When I logged in yesterday morning instead of feeling relieved, I couldn't stop sobbing. Yes I still have my job, but things feel very different now. I do think this is legitimate mourning and grief. It is a big change, it has shed light on some unflattering corners of this firm. That takes time to reconcile and heal from. There is nothing wrong with feeling some really strong feelings right now. I might get out my grief books and work through some of those again to see if I can apply anything here. Also agree about Headspace, if you have a true mental health crisis it is useless. Please take care of yourself. Know people see you, understand you, and are mourning with you from our own little places in the world.

Keeping a job with this company was one thing. Now they will come for every squeeze of your existence to recoup those $ they are paying us. I think I will retreat to PP’s secret garden.

@OP Pray to God. He can do things no other can do. Pray for answers and for the peace and relief that you seek.

Call your primary care Dr and tell the office you would like to schedule a mental health/wellness appointment. They will probably ask you required questions over the phone (“do you feel like you want to hurt yourself?”, etc). Once you go to your appointment, they may give you an anxiety/depression self assessment to fill out. When you are actually face to face with your dr. be honest about how you are feeling and why. They may prescribe you medication & give you references to therapists. (I know all this from personal experience). As someone else on here has stated; do your best to focus on what you CAN control. I did that by writing/journaling (couldn’t keep up with this habit but it WAS helpful). Talk therapy is helpful, even if you do only a few sessions. Hang in there! It’ll get better. There are many of us feeling the same way but know that YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF HOW YOU REACT.

Try to focus on what you can control. You have a family who needs you and you need them - talk openly with your spouse and make every effort to be in the moment with them. You are right about Headspace - it’s a free consultation company for patients who use a hair follicle pill. Think about using professional therapist - it can help. Lastly, start networking, and look at external opportunities - having a built in plan B never hurts. It’s empowering. The “time pie only has so many slices” so if have the time, work on your licenses, credentials, or a degree. Hang in there - even if things don’t go as planned, you’ll have spent your time looking forward with optimism rather than being weighed down by dread. The choice between fear and optimism isn’t always easy, but it’s always available. Fear keeps you stuck in the shadows of what might go wrong. Faith and optimism invites you into the light of what could go right. Which one will you choose?

I suffer from anxiety too & it’s only gotten worse since this “reimagining “ began. For Ops, it started nearly two years ago but only affected my area this past October. Unfortunately, I declined 1 VSP, then got an ISP & was offered the VSP again because I met the Rule of 70. I accepted it. And now I’m having to train “offshore “ is downright painful because I did my job well (SME). With that said, leadership is touting associates to use Headspace if needed. Frankly, I don’t trust any app coming from this firm. I contacted my primary doc who recommended a list of therapists. You should do the same. I’ve already had my first session & I plan to continue up until my release date or longer.
Good luck!! But please reach out to a medical professional (outside of Headspace). You’re not alone.

I feel your pain. Keeping my job gave me no peace.