Anxiety Words of Encouragement

[jwhitleyjr]

On Friday I had a severe anxiety attack. I work with autistic students and I was so scared to work with two students I never worked with before who have a reputation of major behavioral issues. So the Morning of work I became extremely scare and I felt some of the basic anxiety symptoms. But I felt my blood pressure was super high because I felt so dizzy. Not my first anxiety attack but this was my worst. Thank God I have my medications and I had someone drive me to work.

[Therapist104]

Wow, and I don't blame you at all for being scared. Message me if you need/want anything.

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Therapist104]

That is so sweet of you thank you.

[Therapist104 in reply to jwhitleyjr]

Of course!

[Blue_81]

Work related anxiety is hard. That is where all my symptoms started. Definitely medication helps you get through.

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Blue_81]

Yes Thank God for my medication.

[Inmyhead247]

Kudos to you for being able to push yourself to still go to work. That's always my biggest struggle, having anxiety and then overthinking everything ahead and whether or not I can get through it.

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Inmyhead247]

Thank I appreciate your words. But it was not easy.

[Blue_81 in reply to jwhitleyjr]

Definitely, sometimes it feels the world is falling on you and medication relieves it and allows you to take control again of the situation.

[Inmyhead247 in reply to jwhitleyjr]

I work with a similar population and just knowing you have no idea what they day ahead may look like is exhausting. I think getting to work is the yard part, once youre there you can push through.

[Hidden]

When I notice the anxiety coming on I try to stop and breath and recognize that it will pass soon. When I do this, I am able to let it pass right through and it only last for a minute or less. I have gotten better and better at this. I surrender my problems to God instead of dwelling on them. This is just what I do, I hope this helps. 🙂

[jwhitleyjr in reply to Hidden]

Oh those are great words.

Thank God.

[TrustYourSoul]

The fact that you work with Autistic students DEFINITELY makes you Very Awesome, Brave, and So Special. You must have great compassion, talent, and superb skills to do this. God Bless You! This world sure needs special people like You! 🙋‍♀️

[jwhitleyjr in reply to TrustYourSoul]

Thank you.They are high functioning so I do not have many with behavioral issues.