Mental health struggles at work

[RewiringHeadspace]

I’ve had issues with my mental heath struggles affecting my work significantly. ( to the point where even the people I work for sometimes notice.). This has manifested in different ways. Some of these ways include:

1. Increased forgetfulness

2. Breakdowns and picking myself up after my breakdowns or anxiety attacks are exhausting and takes up most of the day when it happens

3. Fear and anxiety interfere with my progress, focus, and productivity even when The first two things don’t happen.

I wanted to know if others can relate to this. Have you experienced issues with mental health affecting work so significantly? If so how have you dealt with this and worked through this issue?

[FearIsALiar]

I can relate to the increased forgetfulness! It’s awful

[Eagle257]

I can totally relate to this. It is a struggle each day... My benefits for seeing a psychologist has run out... and I don't have the cash to c her... She really helps a lot... I've got a good psychiatrist as well... But still it is a struggle... Everyone tells me to get my head straight, but it's not easy... Exercise helps a bit, I go for walks, do some exercises at home and do some Taekwondo, this seems to help with stress relief and my Taekwondo teaches me better mind sets... I know it will take a lot of work, just keep at it, just keep constant, even if you are not in the mood... It is worth it...

[Mone147]

I do. I started a new job 3 months ago and I was really motivated in the beginning. But as my depression started to get worse again a couple weeks back I totally lost my focus. I arrive just on time each day instead of being early as I used to. I can't seem to really care as much about my tasks anymore because I'm so distracted and lost mentally. It's a struggle. Sometimes I even call in sick because I just can't handle it. So you're not alone. But as already mentioned by others, exercise and self care really helps. It decreases stress and helps to keep your mind clear so you can focus on work. Don't give up. It's a tough fight but you can win. We're all here for you.

[SirGrits]

Let me join the chorus of "Uh yeah"s.For my part, I'm really blessed to be in a season in which I'm feeling like my anxiety isn't controlling me overmuch. It's always right around the corner, but for now at least, it's not on top of me--thank you God.

It was only a few years ago that things were at their peak. I never had any panic attacks at work, but the nervousness, apprehension, and the brain fog were just awful. Not just forgetfulness but difficulty finishing logic progression in my thinking would unexpectedly vanish.

The Lord blessed me and removed me from that job so that was nice, but the think that helped most was playing the long game and learning how to journal and use CBT techniques were what I feel like helped the most for me.