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[Ambar72]

Hello ,

Hope everyone is doing fine.

I want to get some things off my chest or ,u can say , out of my mind. Last year only I graduated fRom college and got a nice paying job for a 23 year old. But from last some months I am totally unable to have clarity on any single thought in my mind. I am just creating worst scenarios in mind and spending my time overcoming the imaginary scenarios. During sleep also the brain doesn't stop thinking. When I wake up I am with some bad scenario that occurred to me while asleep and till I go to bed , I am creating a chain of thoughts related to that worst scenario. I am even not sure of my job now. As I sit at desk but totally absent with brain and it is taking effect on my work. I am wandering for different jobs now thinking maybe this job is not right for me and maybe some of my friend's profession is better than mine....

[fauxartist]

I would for sure go see a professional and get an accurate diagnosis so that you can be treated properly. Many can live their lives with anxiety and function, but its just like any other health issue, we have to learn how to best manage it. There is no need to suffer in the dark with this, and a proper diagnosis would bring some clarity for you.

[Ambar72 in reply to fauxartist]

Thanks for understanding but I don't feel comfortable with the medicines for anxiety as it has very bad image when overdose happens

[fauxartist in reply to Ambar72]

There certainly alternatives and it's worth reading others posts and comments to see what some others have done to help and don't want to take medication.

[Greengardens]

Hello. I had similar experiences at your age. (I'm 32 now)

I came out of college doing well, and began to develop this spiralling focus you seem to be describing. I told my doctor at the time that I could obsess over anything to the point of not sleeping. Sometimes the things my mind focussed on were not even negative but I couldn't get my brain to slow down.

Sometimes it would be something so stupid like... I would just play a scene from a tv show over and over in my mind.

I was so frustrated. He prescribed me clonazepam. I took it. But the real problem I didn't learn for years was that I was drinking way too much and that was the effect that the alcohol had on my brain. This may not be your issue at all.

Pull up your Google and do some reading on CBT. (Cognitive behavioural therapy.) It's basically a guide to not allowing yourself to go crazy. 😊👍🏼

The longer you allow your brain to live in a neurotic state, the more it becomes natural for you and then the harder it is to get back on track down the road.

Ask yourself: what am I thinking about right now? What should I be thinking about? But don't beat yourself up! That's never the answer. Everyone on here will likely agree that the trick is to forgive yourself for the way you are and just do what you can in each moment. ❤️

[Ambar72 in reply to Greengardens]

Thank u very much for the mention of CBT. After taking a read about it I think I am somewhat certain about what's going on inside my mind.

I think what role alcohol played for u , in my case it is marijuana. But since 2 months I have stopped using it and because of stopping it's use, I think my anxiety is creating more problems .

As a senior, what would be ur advice on job dissatisfaction?

How did u handle the office stress along with anxiety?

[APOR2017]

Ambar72, I am sorry that you are going through this. Try to not bog your mind down with comparing yourself to other people. That will just create more issues for you and you may even take it out on your friends. You are at a very crucial time in your life. A time that is filled with commitment and dedication to big decisions. Do not be discouraged. Take it day by day and try to remember why you chose the profession your in. Ask yourself what yours strengths are and if you are successful at the job itself. Are you unhappy with the job or are you feeling complacent? I believe that as time progresses and you do some soul searching that you will be able to sort out your thoughts. Try to listen to something positive or soothing as you sleep. Getting exercise can also help clear your mind and thoughts when you feel that you are unable to keep your thoughts together. I believe in you!