If you need urgent support, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. To contact our Crisis Messenger (open 24/7) text THEMIX to 85258.
feeling silly
shannon_164
Community Champion Posts: 1,034 Wise Owl
today i have an appointment and to get there, the best bus for me to take due to timings is a bus i’ve never got on before - it’s the same route more or less as the usual bus i take, it just goes down the motorway rather than the other road. i was walking to the bus stop and went to buy the ticket on the app, and the way the translink app works is you select if it’s ulsterbus, goldline, metro, airport express etc then specific routes within those, so i selected the one i needed and noticed that it gives options for every bus number but the one i need. i started to panic and then messaged translink on whatsapp to see which bus ticket i should buy on the app for the bus i need, they replied asking silly questions as always and weren’t at all helpful. the bus then came and i was still unsure of what ticket to get. i then asked the bus driver which ticket do i buy on the app as there’s no option for this bus and he then told me which one it is i need to get. i then tried to add it to my basket and the app then logged me out. i literally started crying because i was so overwhelmed as we had a super heavy session on mental health in class this morning then also anxious about the appointment and now the whole issue with the bus ticket. i feel so so silly for it.
in the end, the driver told me its ok, go sit down and sort myself out and just show him when i get off the bus - im glad he has been understanding though as its made the situation easier. i just feel really silly though:/
in the end, the driver told me its ok, go sit down and sort myself out and just show him when i get off the bus - im glad he has been understanding though as its made the situation easier. i just feel really silly though:/
2
Comments
Hey @shannon_164 . I'm so sorry you went through this, that sounds like such a stressful and overwhelming situation, especially with everything already feeling so heavy for you. It makes complete sense that it felt like a last straw and you just needed to let it all out. It's understandable why you panicked when the bus you needed didn't show up on the app, and anyone would have felt the same in that situation. It’s good that the bus driver was kind and understanding, which hopefully made things a bit easier. Please don't be so hard on yourself, you're definitely overthinking it, and everything you felt was completely valid. Please take care of yourself and always remember we're all here for you no matter what, and I'm always here for you just like you've been here for me. I really hope you're feeling a bit better and more relaxed now, you absolutely did nothing wrong. Things might feel overwhelming and stressful right now, but it will get better, I promise. Always remember to reach out, it helps. You're such an amazing person and definitely deserve support ❤️
Your feelings are valid, and I think anyone would struggle in that situation - please be kind to yourself! I'm glad to hear the bus driver was sympathetic and helpful in the situation there. How do you feel now, after you've had some time to reflect on what happened? We're here to listen to you