Job Anxiety

[Kornman1]

Been at the same company for 21 years. Different jobs, but always successful, my brain was always sharp. I had to take 5 months off due to anxiety and depression and since I got back in March I feel like I remember nothing from my previous 21 years. Constant daily anxiety, afraid I’m not doing a good job or adding value and that it is a matter of time before they fire me. Then how would I support my family? Tried TMS and all kinds of meds. I need to be able to get past this. Help

[Sunflowerxxxxxx]

Hi if you have taken all kind of meds in five months have you been on anything long enough to actually work? Have you been back to your doctor since returning to work to tell them how your going?

[Kornman1 in reply to Sunflowerxxxxxx]

I should have been more specific. I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression for over 20 years, but this latest bout is the worst and the anxiety just wont go away, no matter what I try. CBT, TMS, different meds, etc. I talked to my psychiatrist and she just upped my klonopin, which doesn’t seem to help either. I don’t even know if my anxiety is all work related or maybe something else too. Just frustrated, tried reading books, meditation, affirmations, etc. Any advice?

[Sunflowerxxxxxx in reply to Kornman1]

Maybe the time away added to your issues as made you feel a little insecure about your work as they say use it or lose it, im sure if you have been working at the same place for 21 years they consider you a much valued employee, maybe have a chat with someone there about your performance and maybe that will put your mind at rest, and if there are any issues at least you will know and have the opportunity to do something about it

[Kornman1 in reply to Sunflowerxxxxxx]

Thank you for the advice. I really appreciate it.