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[Utdfan]

Suffered anxiety on & off for 6 years last couple have been more frequent. I am a nurse & finding it so hard to do my job, concentration & panic most of the time, is this what it's like for everyone, it's so frustrating because when I feel ok I can'do my job fine. Will it ever go

[anxious_hb]

I hope so, it's definitely something I strive towards! I think we all have our good and bad days. I have just had a good month, followed by an awful day today. There isn't a magical answer, but as you will see from many of the stories on here things do get better. Stay positive.

x

[PoppyRose]

Hi,

What you describe sounds familiar. Will it ever go? We're all here for suggestions, strategies, support, vent or simply another point of view. So that may help you too in dealing with it.

Also it's true that when you're feeling fine you do your job well - me too! and I guess many more people feel exactly the same- - that's why it's so frustrating!

What makes you panic? Time pressure, attitudes, management, competence, lack of sleep???

[Maya_dawn]

Helo there!

What you describe is totally "normal" (haha, can I use that word?) as I have felt the same myself many times. When you are being gripped by anxiety, its very hard to focus on the task at hand, as your mind is just running wild.

And I know what you mean by being totally frustrated with yourself. Often I'll be a basket case, then I'll try to speak sternly (in my head) to myself, telling myself to focus. I go back to my task, but because those stupid anxiety demons are dancing about in the background, I'll get dragged back into the cycle of worry, panic and anxiety, and before you know it, i'll have done something impulsive (e.g. confronting the person I perceived as the cause of my anxiety, in an attempt to resolve things and make the anxiety go away). Then I'll hate myself, and its just wash, rinse, repeat.

So, yeah, you are not alone in what you feel. It WILL get better. As PoppyRose says, sometimes hearing of the strategies others are adopting may be helpful. Or sometimes, just a listening ear is help enough. What are you doing presently to get your anxiety under control?

[ilsonbunny]

I to had to work for over 20yrs suffering Panic/Anxiety and I bet like you I dont panic in emergencies. I was a Deputy Manager in a Dementia home for Adults and kept my secret very well as telling someone you have Panic attacks gives them the idea we are weak and will go hysterical at the slightest sign of a problem.

If you have not had CBT I can strongly recommend it.Your Gp will refer you and its free.

At the moment I am suffering what my Gp says is ectopic heart beats and they are scaring the life out of me.I think its because I am so knotted up at the moment .

Good luck x

[Melgil58 in reply to ilsonbunny]

Hello from a fellow ectopic heart beat sufferer 59yrs old and still going strong its a problem that doesn't seem to bother my cardiologist so I try not to let it bother me but it is frightening when they happen I hope they'll calm down for you soon. All the best Mel

[PoppyRose]

How true!! Not panicking in an emergency! Why is that? Everyone relies on me to remain level headed - so why do we struggle whilst dealing with the 'norm' and day to day? People comment on how calm I am. Not within!

I actually asked a therapist once if I was emotionally stripped as I felt rather than being over emotional I felt empty - like - flat. If that makes sense?