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Anxiety, Panic, and Harm OCD fighter for years.

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Worrier35

Hi Autumnsa. Can i private message you

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Autumnsa in reply to Worrier35

Sure. Go ahead.

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notgottaname

Just started a new job yesterday and had my worse ever panic attack. I couldn't leave the bathroom, shaking/crying and kept saying don't make me go, stop and why are you doing this to me. It's awful, I'm a 49 year old man, married, 2 kids but cannot get to grips with the anxiety. It feels like it's getting worse ad I get older. I lost my previous job through depression, trying to clear up the mess from my brother's repeated attempts at suicide and was paid off and hadn't worked for a year. It's just so hard when people around see the current mam who they think is great and inside I'm not.

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jencan in reply to notgottaname

I feel for you. I've had similar problems when facing something as simple as a doctor's / dentist's appointment, having a meltdown in the bathroom so as not to scare my dog! Starting a new job after a year off is a momentous occasion & would scare most people, let alone an anxiety sufferer. Do you take any medication? Surely your GP could help you with this problem. Very best wishes.

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Autumnsa in reply to notgottaname

I think you definitely need to take some time and focus on yourself. Maybe look into medication? Medication saved my life.

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Jodz in reply to notgottaname

Have been in my new job nearly 7 months . I get sick to the pit of my stomach before I leave for work . I have been having panic attacks there . So before I work I’m going over what happened time and time again . My head is thumping and feel so sick . Wish I could stop this .

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Autumnsa in reply to Jodz

Do you think your anxiety is causing you to feel sick therefore making you more anxious?

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Jodz in reply to Autumnsa

Have no idea . It’s such a roller coaster . I’m sick of it

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Autumnsa in reply to Jodz

When I very first started with anxiety I got so scared to the point where I didn’t even have an appetite. Ever. I was constantly worrying about whatever at that time. I was so anxious all the over absolutely nothing. What do you panic about?

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Jodz in reply to Autumnsa

I just constantly worry and I think the worst is going to happen . A new staff member is making waves at work and I hate the coldness when she is working with us .

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Autumnsa in reply to Jodz

Making waves? I too use to worry about everything. And I’m telling you, you worrying isn’t going to change anything that’s meant to happen. Your worrying yourself for no reason. Worrying doesn’t change anything.

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Jodz in reply to Autumnsa

Yes I know that but I can’t stop it !! Easy to say stop worrying but how ???

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Jodz in reply to Jodz

She best friends with the boss say no more

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Autumnsa in reply to Jodz

I know I know. It’s easier said then done. Its all about mental strength. When you feel yourself beginning to worry just embrace that feeling. It’s such a scary feeling but it eventually goes away. And the more you accept that feeling coming over you, you’ll realize it doesn’t effect anything and will eventually go away.

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Autumnsa in reply to Jodz

I use to panic about everything. I am so serious. I had to accept that feeling and knew it would pass eventually.

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notgottaname in reply to Autumnsa

I totally understand jodz. Day 3 of the new job and again stuck in a room and physically sick. Never had such attacks before. It is easy to say how to overcome them but the truth is its hard to, certainly for me. When out of panic mode of shaking crying refusal to move or just swaying , like now I have to see what triggers it. I know mine is childhood stuff and somehow have to keep my child safe. See if you can honestly identifyto yourself outside of the panic..that's a start..The first steps.

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mel1964uk

I get tense chest and throat alot its scary and every ache and pain I get like neck and back do you think its my anxiety

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Autumnsa in reply to mel1964uk

It seems like every bad feeling your getting your wanting to associate with anxiety. It could be stress.

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