New Job Anxiety

[Fall1224]

I started my new job today which seems like a great place to work. Everyone has been very friendly. But I get in my head & become negative toward myself. I doubt myself & my abilities to do the job. It’s exhausted. Everyone says don’t worry but I can’t stop. I feel like this is never going to end. Please help!

[Flintridge]

I can appreciate this, I’ve had some major anxiety in new jobs. As people with anxiety, we can have some very unrealistic expectations of ourselves, like knowing everything in a position before we’ve even started. So try to remind yourself that you were hired for a reason and also, be kind to yourself. It can take years to learn a job. I’ve been in the same job for 10 years and I’m still learning and there are things that pop up that I’m not aware of. I how you settle into your new job and have a good experience. I think positive thoughts and self talk are important in your situation. Best of luck!

[Fall1224 in reply to Flintridge]

Thank you for the response! I appreciate your support. Yes, I get stuck on wanting to know everything right away. And being perfect!

[Flintridge in reply to Fall1224]

Yes, sounds like me when I start a position. We’re so hard on ourselves but funny enough, because of our anxiety, I think we’re very good workers because we do strive so high.

[Fall1224]

Most definitely but it’s so exhausting at times. I had a pretty good day today but there are always those creeping thoughts about being good enough, making mistakes, annoying coworkers with questions, etc.