How do you cope?

[Healing-today]

I have increased social anxiety, making it hard to work from home And having to answer phone calls, participate in meetings, facilitate meetings- even virtually. Talking about medication for anxiety even makes me anxious. How have you in similar situations coped?

[jal2]

I can totally sympathize with you. I hate talking on the phone and video chatting, but it’s all I need to do in my job now!! I try and just focus on one call/video/meeting at a time. I will clear my desk and make sure all is organized except for what is needed for each thing. Of course, sometimes it’s inevitable that things will pile up, but maybe try one thing at a time. Oh, and lists. I make lists for everything! Sometimes they overwhelm me and I have to break it down because I have so much to do. Take breaks, go outside, drink water. This working from home stuff is bittersweet. There’s pros and cons but I’m finding that I’m having more rough days. Hang in there..

[Healing-today in reply to jal2]

Lists are definitely my thing these days. I have to facilitate a meeting soon and I’m already dreading it. It’s bad enough in person and it sounds like it would be easier virtually, but I’m creating more anxiety. Thank you for your comment, I know I’m not alone. We are doing the best we can