crying all the time

I completely relate to this! I've definitely cried at work before due to similar experiences.

yeah i get it but sometimes we overthink these things which makes it worse.

Man, that sounds rough! Job environments can seriously mess with your head sometimes; all you wanna do is focus and get stuff done, right? But it's like they're throwing emotional grenades at you non-stop. Ever tried chatting casually with your boss or that colleague outside the formal setting? Sometimes sharing how their actions made you feel can open up some understanding. It's wild how folks just forget basic communication and empathy; sure as hell shouldn't be this hard to have a straightforward day without tears! Have you thought about any stress-busting techniques that could help when things get intense???

man, that sounds rough 😔 i totally get where you're coming from. it's like people just forget basic empathy when they're sending work emails or managing teams. maybe finding a way to step back and take a breather when things get intense could help a bit? but yeah, the pressure can really mess with you even if you know it shouldn't. hope things ease up for you soon!

been there... ugh!

wow, sounds like your workplace could really benefit from a reality check on how they communicate! 😤 it's wild that some folks can't grasp the bare basics of empathy when delivering feedback. emails and meetings shouldn't feel like they're prepping us for combat, you know? it seems absurd that what should be straightforward tasks turn into emotional skirmishes. maybe take it slow and try setting boundaries in small ways to protect yourself from some of this madness. at the end of the day, work shouldn’t feel more hazardous than skydiving without a parachute! hang in there...sounds rough but don't let them steal all your peace.

have you talked to HR about this issue?

Hey, it's awful you feel like this is a battlefield every single day. But I'm kinda baffled; aren't workplaces meant to focus on productivity instead of emotional turmoil? Critiques should be delivered constructively, not as verbal missiles. Once at my job, I accidentally skipped an important task and my manager explained it calmly but clearly so I got the message without feeling destroyed. Gets me thinking if maybe some managers just need training in basic human decency... Communication should be simple yet effective: you'd think that would be common sense by now?

I've been in your shoes before now. At my previous workplace, receiving criticism always felt personal until someone advised me to focus purely on the content rather than the tone used by others. It helped distance myself emotionally from harsh comments.

It's like you're caught in this cycle where every little thing just piles on top of each other until it feels too much, yeah? Even when logically you know feedback isn't personal, it still hits hard and it's so relatable. It’s almost as if the work culture's pushing people to their limits without considering human emotions... or I'm overthinking that part? Maybe finding some middle ground where expectations and compassion coexist seems almost impossible these days. The idea of work not feeling like a battlefield sounds idealistic but shouldn't they at least try for some balance?

i totally feel you cuz i'm also working in stressful conditions sometimes but learning relaxation techniques after hours helped balance things a bit better even if not perfect

it sounds really tough to deal with such an emotionally charged environment every day; i'm sorry you're going through this. have you considered talking to hr about the way feedback is being communicated? sometimes they can step in and provide some guidance on creating a more supportive atmosphere. also, maybe setting some personal boundaries could help reduce the stress level a bit when you're feeling overwhelmed. i remember being in a similar situation once, and it wasn't until i started addressing small things step by step that i felt more in control. people shouldn't need degrees in empathy, but sheesh, a little humanity could go a long way!!!

sounds like you’re going through a pretty intense time, and honestly, workplaces should be mindful of the pressures they pile on! i’ve been in similar situations where i'd just take things super personally because everything seemed amplified under stress. sometimes it's helpful to remember that work isn't everything and definitely shouldn’t define your emotional state completely; if there's a way to detach slightly or remind yourself it's not personal during tense moments, might ease some stress. pulling back emotionally can help regain control without letting those situations get the best of you. hope you find that balance soon!

man, i totally get how you feel about the tears.

Totally agree with you! Happens all too often.

I had something similar happen once where constant emails would stress me out so much that tears seemed nonstop till eventually finding reading breaks refreshing during lunch hours eased tension.

honestly i've felt kinda overwhelmed too when first starting new roles although giving oneself some room for error while gradually picking pace eventually lessens most worries mainly if coming back stronger each time afterwards

? what worked bc4?