Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
hey guys, i have another interview w/ a different, store, and for once, i am more excited than anxious. who-hoo! making progress. i think i am excited b/c 1) i am getting more familiar w/ the interview process, 2) i want this job a little more than the last one. (had some concerns about the up-selling part) and 3) i'm starting to get a little better handle on my anxiety.
am a little frustrated that the last job didn't return my call, to say that i hadn't gotten the job.
so, this may invove some waiting, but i can do it. neither outcome is horrible. the worst, is that i could be disappionted. meanwhile, i have 2 volunteer jobs that i really like and they are helping to elevate my confidence.
i get an emotional boost reading this board, and watching people help each other. always seem to learn something, too.
am a little frustrated that the last job didn't return my call, to say that i hadn't gotten the job.
so, this may invove some waiting, but i can do it. neither outcome is horrible. the worst, is that i could be disappionted. meanwhile, i have 2 volunteer jobs that i really like and they are helping to elevate my confidence.
i get an emotional boost reading this board, and watching people help each other. always seem to learn something, too.
I am a "work-workaholic" 18 hours days, I sleep with my iPhone and emails. I define/ed myself by my work. My contract ended in December at which time- I thought I had a plan for a new contract and it did not work out. My anxiety started then and really took a hold of me. I recently started working again and my anxiety has started to dissipate. My anxiety has taking on the form of me being scared to drive, take the metro, and OCD thoughts about "what if I were to hurt myself". All of which are getting better with each day.
I need to learn in this new position that it is OK to not be defined by my work. I am nervous because this is a temporary position so if I am to lose my job- I am worries I will hit a tail spin.
I need to learn this mantra- my position at work is not what makes me who I am- I am who I am because of my heart and soul.
I hope that you are having a great day, and that there is sunshine in your place of the country- go get some get your natural Vitamin D which I learned helps reduce anxiety and depression.
Good Luck- thank you for your post, it allowed me to get something off my chest regarding work concerns.
Best,
T
one step at a time. maybe your temp position will become permanent. if you like it, let them know your wishes.
for me, knowing what drives my anxiety helps to some extent. then i need to remind myself not to 'what-if.'
i will be thinking of you and wishing good things for you...