I'm so tired and I messed up at work 😩

[kat]

I haven’t really slept for 3 days and yesterday I made a mistake at work .I’m so mortified as pride myself on double checking myself and re checking … I work in a residential home for adults with mental health issues. It’s vital everything is perfect.
I messed up some paper work …today I’ve had to say to my boss that I can’t administer medication,as I can’t even see straight as so tired.
I feel so low and disappointed in myself…I know this is all due to lack of sleep.
I think its time to see the G.P …feeling so sad

[alexwalkerjones]

Hi Kat, I’m so sorry that happened.

It’s got to be one of the worst feelings in the world, especially when you’re someone who cares about your work as much as you clearly do - but make sure not to keep beating yourself up about it!

People on 8+ hours of sleep still make mistakes (and ones bigger than yours too!), and I think it’s safe to say you wouldn’t be in this type of job if you weren’t someone who really, truly cares.

Lack of sleep is invisible to most but it doesn’t make it less real than any other health concern - and especially so when it comes to the aspects of day-to-day functioning it can affect.

All this to say that you deserve a lot more grace than you might be giving yourself right now! Take care of you and my fingers are crossed for you for some better nights ahead. x

[Kaveh]

How are you feeling now @kat ? What’s so incredibly amazing is your sense of responsibility towards the care and compassion you show to the folks of the residential home. I am confident that if your boss is worthy of you she or he will do everything in their power to support you towards regaining your balance xo

[jacquelinecannon1]

So true xxx please dont be so hard on yourself,mistakes happen and your going to get this sorted out and your sleep I promise

[kat]

Thank you everyone …I really feel terrible about it but hopefully I will sleep tonight and things won’t seem so bad tomorrow.
My boss isn’t that understanding to be honest so that isn’t helpful but I didn’t want to make anymore mistakes, so felt it was best to stay well away from meds and controlled drugs …we are short staffed as 3 staff have covid .So isn’t ideal timing
Going to have a bubble bath and get to bed early, fingers crossed …please god let me sleep !!!

[Grootette]

Hi Kat, I am so sorry that you are feeling so sad and hope that you had a lovely bubble bath and relax. Sending you lots of love and supportive vibes xx

[kat]

Thanks again everyone, really means alot …I actually managed 5 hours sleep …feeling brighter and way more positive
Xx

[Kaveh]

This feels a lot like regaining that balance x glad to read your message @kat cause it’s going to make my day! Have a great morning!

[laurent.rossier]

Hello @Kat: how are you doing today? I hope you again managed to get some sleep? In any case: have a relaxing weekend; get some action in, get some fresh air and enjoy the moments!

[kat]

Hey @laurent.rossier yes I’m doing much better, thank you for checking on me.I am managing about 5 hours a night in a row which is pretty good for me …I am working this weekend but I feel like I can fully function on 5 hours so I’m coping.
Hope all good with u

[kat]

Thank u @Kaveh means alot

[kat]

Thank u@alexwalkerjones and @Grootette too …p.s just figured out how to use people’s tags !!sorry bit slow with tech haha

[laurent.rossier]

Congrats @kat
Keep it up and keep us posted

[dannytobin68]

Sorry to hear that Kat but do what you have to do and I hope you feel better soon.
Best wishes Danny

[kat]

I’m ok @dannytobin68 things looked very bleak there for a few days but it was a wake up call really…I have to get sleep or my brain just won’t function properly.
Think I thought I could just carry on and it wasn’t affecting my life but it is unfortunately .
I’m alot more positive this week ,thank u

[Grootette]

Hi Kat, well done for doing the tags! I don’t even know how to do that…lol! I can only just about reply to messages. Social media is alien to me. I use it sometimes but usually don’t really haven’t a clue what to do My 11 Yr old son is always saying…“Mum, come here…let me do it for you”…so funny. I just go with the flow and chill though and not let it worry me I might try and learn more one day though if i need to…maybe…

[kat]

Haha !I’m the same @Grootette my son is 15 and is always laughing at me for not knowing what to do online .He helps me out if I get stuck.