I know what you mean. Sometimes I wake up filled with this feeling that I can't fight anymore. I can't get up and face the world. So I call in sick and spent the day at home. I've tried ignoring it, but half way through the day I would mentally give up and have to convince my boss that I was ill and had to leave early, or wake up the next day with the same feeling, only worse. I'm glad you gave yourself today to spend with yourself. Sometimes it's just too much. Don't worry about it unless it begins to happen frequently. Hope you had a relaxing day! :)

i understand..i am so tired of feeling sick from anxiety in the morning....perhaps meditation and positive affirmations.....it can be so difficult...

Hi, thanks to you both for replying...

So I'm not the only one.

Starke I've done that before too. Now that I think about it. Gone to work and had to say I was sick and come home again. Only once or twice though over the 5 years I've been at my work place. And I think I've called in because of my anxiety about 3-4 times at most over the 5 years so I suppose that's not too bad, is it? The other times I've had to call in its because of chest infections, tonsillitis or something like that. I try to push through the best I can with my anxiety, but sometimes its too much. Thanks for answering. I feel a bit better about calling in now.

Havalah, I feel better knowing others understand. I have tried mediation a little before...but I find it really hard to turn my mind off. I actually start to panic if I can't worry...sounds silly but if I don't worry then I worry about not worrying. It's hard to explain.

Don't get so mad at yourself. We all have situations like that. Hopefully work isn't causing you so much anxiety as if it is perhaps you should look for a different job. This was a learning experience for you and the key is to not let it happen too often as if you miss too much work an employer does have the right to do what they wish and let you go. And if you value that job you might need to press on some days even when you don't feel well. Best to you!

ty for posting this..i just woke with another one.. i get physically sick and my heart is so fast..its actualy painful.im so sory to see so many going thru this...i hope your ok...many hugs

FAR too many times I called in sick from morning anxiety. I would wake up just overwhelmed and heart racing and clouded mind. Other days I just gave up on myself and called off.

Then I would add to my anxiety and feel like a terrible worker for not coming in and wonder what others thought of me. When I would go to work, I would try to work even harder, giving 200% to try and make up for my time off. All it did was add to the stress and create a vicious cycle of stress and anxiety.

The most important thing you can do for yourself is to take time in the evenings especially before work to do something that relaxes you. Or you could try waking up early so you have time to calm your mind and your body before it is time to get ready to work. Meditation is really helpful for this. I even started to make it a point to meditate for a few minutes and practice my breathing during my lunch break and on the way to work to help me get through the day mentally.

I hope you find something that works for you. I absolutely understand where you are coming from. ((((HUGS))))

I understand how you are feeling. I had a tough time near the end of my contract with work last year. Was really disappointing as my work day was repetitive and nothing I wasn't used too but my Anxiety reached a ridiculous height and I would struggle running to the toilets to vomit. One day I felt so bad I actually just stood up and said cya to my friends and walked out of the Job.... The Human Resources team phoned me though and put me down as sick, and then I basically took the rest of my holidays as half days just to see out the end of the contract. It's a horrible feeling to go through in a working environment knowing you have to be there to make your bread and butter and knowing somebody has authority over you.

thanks for putting this issue out there....i feel just as you do and had to take off work before cause of it...never did ,till i got G.A.D....4 years ago..and yes..tremdious guilt....(guilt is a anxity based killer)
MC..you hit the nail on the head ...well GOD bless you all

I had to take three weeks off work due to anxiety I am waiting for zoloft to start doing its trick, I was on it once before.

I definitely know how you feel. Thankfully I haven't really had to call off for work yet; it's become routine enough that it doesn't cause me too much anxiety (though when my parents leave for vacation and I have to drive there myself it might be a different story...). However, I do feel bad sometimes because I'm not a reliable person to call to come in when another worker is sick; I hate spontaneous instances like that.

If you haven't already, try describing your condition to your boss and/or coworkers; working with people who understand your condition takes a lot of the stress off. I discovered that some of my coworkers (and my boss, even) have suffered or do suffer from anxiety, so they know what I'm going through. It comforts me to know that if my anxiety gets really bad during my shift and I have to stop working, they won't look down on me; in fact, this thought actually helps me cope with the anxiety and keep going.

Also, like anxietymc said, don't overwork yourself the next time you go in. All that would do is add more stress and make the anxiety even worse. Try separating your workday into smaller goals, saying, "Okay, if I work at least this long, or finish this task, I'll feel accomplished." If you find yourself really stressed out after completing your goal, see if you can take the rest of the day off, but if you feel fine afterward, come up with another small goal and keep going.

We all have days when life just seems overwhelming and we need a break. I hope you feel better!

ImpalaBlack do not feel bad. Believe me I do understand and I also was always thinking they will think I am exhaggerating or think Im just wanting to stay home. So it's come to the point that we have to be honest with ourselves and face the fact that anxiety is real. I have always thought that taking medication was for being weak and that people would see me as weak, but I finally have realized I need medication. I started on Sertraline (zoloft) on Friday and have high hopes.. So please do not feel bad, you may want to either talk to a counselor/psychiatrist or your doctor. Just a suggestion. Cheer up, and I know that's easier said then done especially with our condition.

I have in the past and have come a long way. Sometimes i feel like doing it sometimes still but I go to work and do my best and practice everything that I've learned and go all day reassuring myself that this is only anxiety and it's just wrong thinking,not dangerous,one day at a time. I tell myself not to worry about tomorrow and making it through this day is my goal. I know where youre coming from and I'm sure a lot of others here do to! Good luck and keep moving,Garrett

I forgot to to say, my stomach is the same reason for me staying out back then and the same reason for my chalenges sometimes still. Thats where it hits me also and thats the main physical symptom I have that bothers me the most when I'm dealing with this.Take care!

I could be totally wrong but it sounds like to me you were thinking about going to work this morning last night and that made you upset and by the time the morning came, you were just do overwhelmed that you couldn't do it.

I used to be that way about going to school. Throught out my junior year, I had anxiety so bad, it started the night before and once like 8 am came and I knew I wasn't going to school, it passed and I felt not 100% ok, but I felt ok.

My therapist told me to try and imagine yourself the way you want to be. I don't kno how well it's been working, it's been like 6 days, but try and imagine yourself at work happy and confident and not anxious. Try making work a positive place instead of thinking that it's a horrible negative place full of anxiety. n then by doing it, you will believe it n then it will be reality.

It may take time - but this is the approach I'm trying to practice about trying to be happy and positive with everything - since everything gives me anxiety.

But dont feel bad - it happens to everyone. You are definitely not alone.

Over the years I've mostly worked for myself (tutoring) but sometimes worked other jobs. I have often had to cancel an appointment either because of anxiety or because I was just too tired. I always feel bad about canceling. The worst time was when I woke up in sleep paralysis and was supposed to work a full day at the nursing home. My phone was not within reach and my anxiety was so bad I couldn't get out of bed to go get it. I felt awful about not calling in. It wasn't until afternoon that I was able to get my phone and get up the nerve to call in. I ended up explaining about the panic attacks, and then people were understanding. From then on I was very careful to have my phone by my bed!