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I left a very toxic job a few months ago and have started a new job. I’m bringing old fears and anxiety with me and I’m starting to let it affect my new job. Every time someone questions something I do or complains about me I have a panic attack. It’s usually things I don’t need to worry about but it’s crippling. I’m in a job where I can’t afford to mess up. I’m the boss. My boss just emailed me today about setting up check-in meetings with my staff and I’m worried I’ve done something wrong and now I’m having a panic episode I’m my office...

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I’m so sorry you’re struggling today. Maybe there’s another alternative that the new job likes to do check in meetings and you haven’t done anything wrong. Is that possible? If you can, try to give yourself another scenario.

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I left a toxic job 3 weeks ago and am in a much better place. Take each day one at a time. As your boss for a weekly meeting to check in and set goals for your performance

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