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hello all
i have been off work for 5 weeks due to my anxiety and panic attacks. I am due back in a weeks time and my anxiety is through the roof. i don't know if i can face it, just the thought of it makes me go all funny. i cant sleep and have no appetite as well as all the other anxiety symptoms.
Freaking out
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jan34534 Hopeless1803
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do you have anybody you can talk to about this? Having support does make a difference.
Is it this job in particular that creates anxiety or could it be just any job in general?
wondering if there’s another job that would be more suited for you. Something less stressful. If you absolutely must go back to this job, take one day at a time.
Consider getting some counseling for the anxiety.
I absolutely know what you are going through. When I was working I went through the same thing and I know how upsetting it is. I hope you’re able to find support and feel better.
caz19600 Hopeless1803
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So sorry that you have struggled with your anxiety. Is it work causing it or external factors?
I'm struggling with anxiety again at the moment which is work related and getting panic attacks on a near weekly basis. I've never taken sick leave before despite my anxiety disorder but I'm really feeling now like my limit is reaching capacity. I dread work every Sunday.
Trying mindfulness and worry lists at the moment, maybe it would help you to write out your concerns and then you can work on creating an action plan for each one.
Much easier said than done i know. Feeling your pain xx
Hopeless1803 caz19600
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It is mainly work related. I work in a call centre in sales, I also dread work every day and just reached breaking point with it all. I have always been an anxious person but it just seems this job has completely worn me down, causing my anxiety to spiral and get me in a hole I don't seem able to help myself out of.
It the causes me to be anxious about every little thing, going for a walk with my dog, being in public or doing an activity I would normally enjoy. Makes me feel so hopeless.
caz19600 Hopeless1803
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I can imagine and I'm sorry you feel hopeless right now. Have you spoken to your employer about a return to work strategy?
I keep trying to remind myself to take one day at a time. I'm having a lot of bad days too right now but key is remind yourself its ok to not feel ok. I'll certainly forget that myself I'm sure when Monday comes but soon as i do take a beat, like now, i try to acknowledge that fact.
I hope your return does go ok, but if you do struggle on return, thats ok too. Take your time and try to be kind to yourself. I'll be trying my best to practice this myself too 🤞