Rough Day

[schone_seele]

My anxiety is at an all time high. I had about eight anxiety attacks today at work before I finally decided to leave. My depression leaves me spiraling downward. All I want to do is stay in bed and sleep or hide in my house where it is “safe”. I’m scared I’ll lose my job because they just don’t understand. I just want to feel better and have someone around that understands what I’m going through.

[Sleeplessme]

You're in the right place, we're all very much similar here. I've never really had anxiety attacks while out of my home to be honest, it always happens when I'm here and unoccupied I guess, so I can't really help. I'm still soaking up help myself at the moment. But keep venting and open up, it should be very rewarding here 😁

[JerseySox24]

Hi,

My big advice for you, without knowing your particular circumstances, is to be aware of avoidance. Anxiety can cause that INCREDIBLE urge to avoid. In my own personal experience, avoidance and that desire to stay in bed and to stay in that safe space can actually make the anxiety stronger. Ever time you go to work is a WIN. A complete VICTORY. If you have a trusted person at work, you can share this with them. However, if you don't feel like you have a trusted person, do you have someone to talk to outside of work such as a counselor or even just a trusted friend or family member?

[FearIsALiar]

Tomorrow is a new day! Make it count 💕

I’m so sorry you had so many anxiety attacks today. I tend to stay in bed a lot and it certainly isn’t doing me any good. My goal is to get out of my room more but I tend to stay in it because my family can be toxic at times. I understand what you’re going through.

[Agora1]

Hi schone_seele, I'm sorry to hear about your numerous anxiety attacks today while at work. Actually, it might have been one continuous anxiety attack called "free floating"

anxiety. This happens when stress is high and the adrenaline doesn't have a chance to

completely go down. And so, you get these waves of adrenaline that keep your anxiety

going for a good length of time.

We do understand your situation and your fears. As "JerseySox24" stated, it doesn't help when you fight or runaway from the feeling. It doesn't stop it but just prolongs the misery.

I'd like to Welcome you to this amazing forum. As others share their journey with mental health issues, we learn and can apply them to our own situation. I'm so glad you are here

with us. You have just taken that first important step forward in reaching your goal xx