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...

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Captain-M
Captain-M

Hello. This is Captain-M. I am new to the forum. Had a bad attack Monday night. I woke up and I felt like my heart was about to explode. This went on for about 2 hours.  I do have meds now to help for severe attacks. I can say a main reason for my anxiety is that I have not had permanent employment, only temporary contracting. I was a computer contractor for 20+ years, and getting the odd contract here and there, and not having stable employment is now taking its toll on me emotionally, and live alone. For now watching soccer to keep me grounded, for now.

Seamus
Seamus
Hey Capt. Welcome to the DailyStrength!

You'll have plenty of support here.
Yes, try to watch something that helps you calm and makes you relaxed.

Sorry about work....
Your physical and mental health are important. I hope things change for the better....
arfie
arfie
Hello Cap'n. Welcome to the forum.

Most of my paid career has been contract and it has offered me some flexibility advantages, but largely it felt like a non-stop job hunt. Is there more stressful and less appreciated work than job hunting? It definitely takes a toll,

Hope you find steadying support here. Welcome aboard.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board! You are not alone in coping with the stress of contract work style, and know that learning to stay hydrated, doing the slow motion exercises with hands and feet will help you set a calm balance, along with breathing exercises.
These are natural tools that can be done anywhere, and they provide the "in the moment" reset of the anxiety reaction.
Here's to feeling more comfortable. You are much stronger than you realize!
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Welcome aboard. Glad to have you here. You have already gotten some great replies. I have always gone with contracts. In my field there are networking meetings, but there are often job fairs that could open some doors. I think for contract folks, the networking, maintaining contact with past employers, and word of mouth is important. Use your tools to keep the anxiety down. The next contract will show up. Calming hugs.
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