Im new here

[amessdotcom]

Hi there, Im 36 yrs of age have been working for the past 20 yrs. And BAM.. It hits me. Have not been to work in three weeks. Cant seem to find the energy to get going. Doctors say Anxiety. Work not so happy. Prolly gonna lose job over this crap. Has this happened to anyone else?

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Hello

You will find many people here who need to fight their fears, one of the main ways to beat the problem is to work out what has caused these feelings you have. ??

Has your GP given support, or what does He feel is causing these problems, something must be getting you down.

BOB

[kinikia95]

I'm new too. Did the doctor offer you any tranquilizers so you could get back to work? Usually they will give you something to get by until you can get some therapy. My anxiety started early and yes I used to be terrified to go to work - I felt like I just had to get home to my room. I was a single mom so I just had to force myself - not an easy answer, but for me I had no choice. I'm still scared at work sometimes but I rationalize that if something were to happen to me (my main issue is health anxiety), it's probably best that I'm in a place with lots of people to get me assistance.

Saying "oh it's anxiety, bye" is what they try but you may want to call them back and let them know you've been off work for 3 weeks, you need to come back in and get some solutions or be referred to someone who can help.

[painterman in reply to kinikia95]

I feel your pain. Ive been fighting this battle for two years now, had all the test, ct, mri, ent. All good, recently anxiety is giving it to me big time, you have to accept what you have and move on, try breathing meditation to control your feelings of anxiety, remember it cant kill you, keep going, you will get stronger. All the best.

[boawoman]

I sure have been there and still, on occasion, have the same issue. Fear does ugly things to us...fear of sickness is really tough. And if someone has never had it they cannot understand it. Yes, I lost a job because of it too...it was horrifying. I was the one with health insurance for the family and it was lost...all because of my "issues." Forgive yourself and move forward. And know that you are not alone. That was a long time ago for me and it was a very rough time. I just recently found out (at my present job) that 3 other people have anxiety attacks! I guess they must have felt comfortable enough to share that with me....maybe I have a certain look or something. But it reinforced to me how many people have this issue. So we can do our best to help each other thru the rough times. Keep posting...everyone here understands. Some days I just force myself forward ... and I make it thru the day. And I thank God that I made it ... be good to yourself and do your best to not be afraid.

[amessdotcom]

Sorry took so long. Thanks to all of you for the support. It's been a long 8 months. Many ups and downs. But knowing I'm not alone helps soo much. Thanks again you guys.