We're encouraged to define our lives in terms of our profession, but that's bollocks. Don't feel bad about your choice — if it's killing you, then you've absolutely made the right decision.
Thanks Jim, that's a fair point. If I remember rightly there has been research into teacher post-retirement life expectancy that basically says it is measured in months if you go to retirement age.
Like I say, I feel conflicted because I invested so much in it. Right now though it means I can invest in my family. Mother in law just being told she can't drive because of her eyesight has hit her and my wife hard. This way I'm available at the drop of a hat.
Youngest just started comp. She can do clubs because I can fetch her home after. Couldn't before. So my wife is so much calmer about everything. Plus I'm not fighting down the BPD cascade so everyone is happier.
Oh and Funt, on the point of support from the forum this does seem to be the one time when everyone comes together. We may not agree on politics, Regened or vaccination but when it comes to mental health everyone is on the same page. Probably because so many of us have first hand experience.
