Dear questioner,
My name is Kelly. I have carefully read your question and attempted to address each point individually. Please accept my apologies in advance if I make any mistakes.
[Undergraduate Counselor]
The questioner experienced anxiety-induced depression when she was a counselor. There are clearly unprocessed emotions here.
I am certain that the questioner is a person with a strong sense of responsibility. Here is something to ask yourself:
1: A counselor is a position of great responsibility that requires handling many emergencies. You are only 32 years old now, and you were also young at the time. If you have a strong sense of empathy, you can undoubtedly perceive the stress and suffering of many others.
2: Your kindness is evident from your fear of affecting others. But dear questioner, there are many people suffering from depression in the workplace. Let me be clear: depression is not that different from the common cold.
Our teacher, from the Department of Psychology at Peking University, was depressed when she was a student there. She was ridiculed, and she made it clear that doctors get sick too.
You are a person with emotions, despite being a counselor. If you have psychological confusion, see a psychologist. Solve problems in a timely manner.
3: You're putting too much pressure on yourself. What caused the counselor's anxiety? It could be a number of things, like not adapting to a new place, confusion about relationships, or living far from home. Identify what caused the anxiety and work through it.
4: I believe your anxiety is caused by worrying about the future, and your depression is due to struggling to communicate with others, which causes conflicts and internal conflicts within you.
5: I boldly assume that if there is still emotional pressure and confusion, it is likely caused by depression. You should pay attention to it.
6: Let me be clear: depression is something everyone has. It just lasts longer. I also have depression, and I have made peace with it by facing it positively and understanding the reasons for it. Many outstanding psychologists have these psychological problems. Understanding depression correctly is like understanding a cold: don't resist it or be afraid of it. Jung, Horney, and Freud also had psychological confusion.
[Senior high school teacher]
The questioner has been actively looking for work during the pandemic and has already found a very good job. It's great to see that there are still opportunities out there, especially given the growing number of unemployed people.
You are very good at this.
Stable work helps us find a sense of value and meaning.
You just haven't adapted fully to the work at school yet. The questioner can focus on a certain field and do a good job at what they're doing right now while they figure things out.
I have friends who are teachers and only teach one subject for their whole life. There are also classmates who are good at handling interpersonal relationships and move towards administration. You can do the same.
From what I can see, the questioner is working to ensure the happiness of his family. He is clearly very considerate of his family. Work is our own business. We must find the meaning and value of work to stay motivated.
It is also crucial to love yourself and be aware of your emotions. Family is important, but we must focus on the present. How are you doing in this job?
You know yourself best.
"The person is in the south, but their heart is in the north."
The questioner stated that he was unable to integrate due to cultural differences between the north and the south. I understand you very well, which indicates that you are nostalgic.
A teacher at Harvard University shared that he once had a visitor who could not integrate into Harvard. The visitor felt that everyone was very good and that he was not good enough at Harvard to keep up with his studies.
The teacher said, "You can get into Harvard University, which is so difficult to enter, but you haven't yet adapted. You were once the best in your local high school, but you refuse to forget your past. Your heart is still in the old place, even though you are in Harvard."
The past is the past, and it's beautiful. The questioner can go to a school in the south. It's not that the questioner is outstanding, but it's also impossible to get a job there. They mustn't forget their own outstanding qualities.
The north and the south are just a process of adaptation. Everyone will have such conflicts and cultural divisions. They will then develop a new life in a different culture and environment and find their own happiness.
I advise the questioner to
1: If you are confused, find a counselor. You will find the reason for your unhappiness together.
Read as much as you can to enrich your life. Join a book club if you want to.
3: Be a slashie, find your interests, and do what you love.
4: Embrace the southern culture, embrace the differences, and embrace the future with curiosity.
5: Find some positive colleagues and chat with them after work. Do what you can.
6: About the love lesson:
I strongly recommend the words of Liang Yong'an, a teacher at Fudan University: whether you are single or in a relationship, happiness is best. (Being single has its own happiness, and being in a relationship has its own happiness.)
7: Everyone is inferior, everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Know your own strengths and don't be afraid to use them. You can go from the north to the south, and you can also get a job in the civil service.
Low self-esteem drives us to become better versions of ourselves. There are also advantages to being self-deprecating. It motivates us to work harder and be more humble.
8: Everyone is equal. People from the north and south have their own merits, and human nature is the same. As the ancients said, it is hard to find a true friend.
When you're away from home, you still rely on friends. Make sure you're surrounded by people with good moral character.
People respect and help each other without any distinction between high and low.
9: Explore unfamiliar cities, streets, and alleys, browse bookstores, old streets, and feel close to it.
10: Grow and learn together.
Embrace the resources of the present and move on from past opportunities.
You have many advantages, and you should recognize your own strengths. Just as I see you, you are a valuable person.
Congratulations!
I am Kelly.
The world loves you, and I love you too.
Comments
I can totally relate to how you're feeling. It's been a tough journey, from dealing with mental health issues to finding a job that doesn't quite fit. Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do, the challenges just keep piling up. The pressure of family expectations and the reality of not feeling fulfilled in your work can be overwhelming. I admire your strength for pushing through despite everything.
It sounds like you've been through a lot, and it's completely understandable to feel disconnected and uncertain. Moving from the north to the south, facing a new environment, and adjusting to a different culture can be incredibly challenging. Add to that the stress of a demanding job and the pandemic, and it's no wonder you're feeling this way. Maybe it's time to take a step back and think about what truly makes you happy.
Feeling out of place and struggling with selfdoubt is tough, especially when you're in a new city and far from your support network. It's important to remember that it's okay to feel this way, and it's also okay to seek help. Whether it's talking to a therapist, reaching out to old friends, or exploring new hobbies, finding ways to reconnect with yourself could make all the difference.