It Happened Today

[ImInTroubleAgain]

I knew I was doing too good! I started a new job at the beginning of the year and it was going good. About two weeks ago the anxiety started. Constant sweat and stress. Last week the headaches came. This morning the tears and my first day calling off. I can’t live like this. I’m destroying everything.

[Marymouse2165]

I can only say I am sorry. N know EXACTLY how u feel. I too started a great job in December a job I have wanted a very long time. I could not get myself to go today. I decided a counselor may help, because I really feel I am going to screw it up. Yea that difnt go well she is old me to quit. So I decided to try this. We can only do it our selves but it is hard I know. I have decided tomorrow no matter how cold I,will put my ear phones in dress extremely warm n do some walking. Have u tried this?

[ImInTroubleAgain in reply to Marymouse2165]

In the past, I’ve exercised and it worked well. It just gets hard to do when I’m already feeling bad. I too have sought out a therapist; however, it will be a few weeks before I can get in. I’m just hoping to recover from this day and move forward with some action steps to prevent it. First thing is to eat right. Then to take time for myself. I give so much to others. I also have to make sure I’m not bottling my emotions. I’m happy you replied. It actually brought some relief knowing I’m not alone. Hopefully you can find ways to reduce your anxiety. I think the walk will bring you clarity and if nothing else, get you motivated.🤗

[Susan512]

I'm so sorry for what your going through, I myself is having a hard time with anxiety and I suffer from IBS C apparently the two goes together IBS is no joke and it made my Anxiety came back trying natural medicine I was on different prescription medications and nothing worked the last one was Paxil took it for 12 weeks and my doctor prescribed Valerian root she pretty much gave up on me. So let's all pray for its other, any suggestions? Help

[EduardoHors3]

Well friend. Your story made me think about the time I had my first job working at a cold poultry factory. In the beginning I was very terrified because I had Chronic Fatigue and Anxiety, but nobody knew it. I wanted to make money, or should I say I needed. Yeah I didn't want to be there but it was the closest job to home and the only place that hired me at the time. The place was cold and loud and full of prison inmates working there who liked to smoke in the restrooms. The environment was full of dangerous machines and it was easy to get lost. All I would worry about is what if I have a panic attack? Everyday for a year I showed up to work. Many days very fatigued, sometimes at the brink of breaking down. God knows how, but I made enough to get a car, buy my wants and needs and pay the bills. I will never forget those days when the cold air would suffocate me and my thoughts kept wondering if today would be the day that I would pass out. In the end yes I went through much torture. But I never died XD. The fear and anxiety became mild and all I was left with was a sense of achievement by the end of it all. If I had never remained there I don't think I would ever learn to appreciate other jobs that don't involve scooping chicken all day XD. I also learned that my body is not as fragile as I thought. SOmetimes you just have to stay and fight and let whatever may just be. It's easier said then done, but hold on to something, set small goals, and remember what you are fighting for. My war is not over yet and I'm still facing new challenges everyday. We're In this together I know you are stronger than you think.