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...
I recently lost my job for the 2nd time in 6 years. Both times I have been consumed by anxiety. So much so that I have difficulty looking for a new job. I am currently looking at potentially being offered 2 different jobs in the next few days. I know that I should be happy or at least grateful, but I keep thinking about all the negative things about each one. I have a lot of trouble with significant change and the idea of starting over again has me frozen in place. I keep thinking that it will be over soon with the new jobs coming, but then get sucked into all the negative thoughts and the fear of starting over.
Does anyone else deal with this? Is there a way to end the negative circle?
Does anyone else deal with this? Is there a way to end the negative circle?
I think that in the circumstances you described, anxiety would be felt be almost anyone. I would certainly be feeling it.
One thin you might do to deal with it is to view the anxiety as natural and, to an extent, even good. Too much anxiety can make it hard to make decisions and do other things, but some anxiety shows that we're engaged with what is going on and care about the outcomes. Maybe you can focus on making a good choice between the two new jobs. That's one way to channel your anxiety.
I once heard that anxiety and excitement are almost the same emotion in terms of how they physically and emotional show themselves. You could also recognize the positive excitement that you're feeling.
Good luck with things, and please keep us up to date on this board.
Try rerouting your brain which is what needs to be done to rid yourself of anxiety.
Start making lists of ALL the things these new jobs offer (good pay? positive ppl? A chance for advancement? etc). Print out all the positives about each job and post them in several spots in your home and read them OFTEN.....like several times a day and really really dwell on the positive things about the jobs and other things in your life,....no matter how small it may be.
Anxiety hinges itself on negativity.....once you break the negative cycle and give gratitude and thanks for every thing you currently have and experience.....your brain will make a new pathway. However, it will take being consistent and earnest in making the new pathway.
It is normal to be a bit anxious with a new job.....or any new adventure......but it can bring about good changes.....embrace it.....embrace your life and things WILL change for you.
Wishing you the best that life has to offer....grab that golden ring and run with it :)