New to anxiety

[Strugglemama]

I had recent incident at my job that was extremely traumatic for me. I'm now having panic attacks and having trouble focusing. Any help is appreciated

[Stillstanding53]

Hi,

I can certainly relate to workplace struggles and anxiety. I had a recent experience back in April and am no longer working there. Tell me what happened and perhaps I can offer some help.

[mizzou7016 in reply to Stillstanding53]

I understand that too....I'm just trying to get through the next 48 days

[goldieoldie]

Can sympathise with your experiences-it could help if you elaborate-though I fully understand if you cant.I too many years now experienced un f air treatment and it had a very bad effect on my mental health and I actually wallked out of a job id had for many years!

[Strugglemama in reply to goldieoldie]

I love my job but for the hour of day I can't even function.

[AnxietySurvivor]

I encourage you to see a therapist or reach to your pcp if you are interested in taking medication. Look up breathing techniques use lavender lotion or essential oil. Aveeno lavender lotion is good lavender is supposed to be calming .cold air is very helpful. It just depends on how much help you need and wanting

[Strugglemama in reply to AnxietySurvivor]

I have an appt scheduled. I work in Healthcare and trying all the things I've learned over the yrs. CBT , and breathing exercises are helping I just can't understand why my brain and body are reacting this way.

[Williams3lw]

I'm here to listen and talk of needed

[Williams3lw]

I come here with open arms to everyone. I need help dealing with things of that nature daily.

[mizzou7016]

Journaling helps...talking to someone. Research trauma related PTSD...As a ptsd and anxiety sufferer just work on 1 day at a time

[Strugglemama]

Thank you everyone for replies. To elaborate on my trauma. I was at work and not physically assaulted but more violated. I thought work was safe space. I was in the office and yelling for help. No one came I managed to get away. But now I am having panic attacks every morning at work. I work in Healthcare. This took everything just to write

[PacoDennis]

Reporting this violation to a superior would be in order. I am so sorry this has happened. Your body automatically kicks in when you get close to the actual place this happened. That is natural. Maybe ask to be transferred?

[MrBlue3]

I have battled anxiety, depression, and panic attacks for more than 25 years. Please know you are NOT ALONE. Human connections are critical. I commend you on joining this forum and sharing your story.I think you need some kind of closure to move passed this incident. You are still in it. I agree that reporting this person to HR should be in order. I think you are going to feel that same sense of dread and anxiety every morning until you take control by making a decision that helps you.

We are here for you.

[blimpsgo180]

My best advice is try quitting caffeinated coffee.

[Zhangliqun]

It might also help to take a self-defense course so you don't feel helpless.

[Agora1 in reply to Zhangliqun]

Zhangliqun it helped me feel more in control when I took self defense

classes. xx