So one of my managers told me I have to stay more upbeat with customers, and that by the end of my shift I’m not as cheerful or chatty. Fine with me, I didn’t know I was being perceived that way!
But the voices were particularly bad today and unfortunately it really shows on my face! A customer asked me if I was tired right in earshot of my manager.
Before I got diagnosed I was able to keep a cool exterior no matter what I was thinking. But now with SZ, when I hear voices it really shows, I wince or grimace a lot.
Anyone have any trouble with this as well? This is something I really want to work on and fix, I think grounding exercises might help. I have Pure Obsessional OCD as a result of thought broadcast and anxiety too, just thought I’d mention that.
The older I get the more my feelings show on my face.
When working (long ago) People often said that to look at me one would never know what I was thinking.
I think it’s amazing that you can hold a job with voices. I’ve always told myself that working wouldn’t be an option if I had auditory disruptions. I talk to myself if I’m under stress and sometimes a customer or co-worker will notice. I think oh crap, reset myself, and get back to work. That would be my take on your situation. If you experience voices on the job, acknowledge it, hit reset, and go forth.
Seek progress. Stay upbeat. Be mindful of your gestures. If they occur, think stop. And remember, it’s a manager’s job to be critical, deserving or not.