Welcome! I'm new to the group as well and I am still trying to figure out different ways to get through my anxiety. Is there anyone that you are close too? like a friend? My boyfriend has helped me at times by comforting me and helping me to calm down and take deep breaths and when he is not here I try to keep myself productive like yoga or exercising. Try not to let it get to you at work, I know that is easier said than done but you want to try to keep it together at work. Maybe talking with a co-worker who you feel you can trust or asking your boss to take a step outside for a bit.

Hi! Your situation sounds similar to mine. I have been back to normal for about a year now but before that I had anxiety and depression that came OUT OF NOWHERE! I mean it completely blindsided me. Nothing happened or changed to make it occur. I went to bed one night not feeling too grea and woke up with a knot in my stomach, the cold sweats, tight chest and my mind racing about every single aspect in life. I basically had a week long panic attack. I ended up going to the hospital because my chest hurt so bad I thought I was having a heart attack.

I have two jobs. One was completely understanding and accommodating while the other was confused and not understanding at all. It was scary not knowing what the future held for me or why it was happening.

Anxiety runs a little in my family and I also found out that the birth control I was on may have had a lot to do with it. I got off of my BC and started anti-depressants. It was not an immediate fix, it took a few months of me dragging myself out of bed and forcing myself to work but eventually I got back to normal and now I am stronger and know what to do if it ever happens again.

I hope you know you're not alone. I thought I was for the longest time and that's a scary thought. I felt absolutely crazy but it's important to know so many people suffer from anxiety and depression. There are steps you can take and people you can go to.

Hey I randomly checked out this site and I saw your comment and I made an account just to reply to this because I totally get it. Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. And it gets really hard to know what you are going to get hit with some mornings. But I cannot say it enough. I encourage you to challenge yourself to try to stay at your job or find a job that keeps your mind busy enough to keep you focused on the task at hand. When my anxiety was really bad, I was in nursing program and out of nowhere I woke up one morning throwing up uncontrollably and having 15 panic attacks a day for almost a year. I was so sick. My gut was jacked up, anemic, and so defeated. I hadn't worked for a half a year and I knew I needed to get back into it. (I'm a CNA, casual) and by the grace of God I picked up the phone and called to pick up a shift for the first time in 6 months. I had a panic attack just making that phone call. But no joke It was such a blessing to be working. The anxiety subsided. Work is important to help make you feel like you are doing something substancial. And ways to deal with it? I could write a book. Because for a year I was good but now I'm having panic attacks at work again. Just got back tonight and the best I can say. Is give yourself grace. Love yourself even when people don't get it or never could. And don't stress yourself out if you're worried about losing your job. That just adds to the anxiety. Give yourself grace. I say this because I kept freaking out about not being able to work and it caused more panic. I gave myself grace and had to remind myself that it's okay that I can't hold my crap together and that I'm still valuable despite if I can work or not. And it took alot of pressure off of me to have to be perfect. And it honestly allowed me to work without panic. And make sure to have a good way to stress relief -working out, yoga, running, deep breathing, counseling is very helpful, and read some books that help with anxiety. And I would honestly also get some blood work and gut check. 95% of your happy go lucky hormones are made in your gut and if your gut isn't doing well youre not doing well. And medication for a season I believe is helpful. To help you to calm down and be able to see things in a healthier perspective. But yeah, not gonna lie. I personally depend very much on my relationship with Christ. And reading my bible as well. But I'd be happy to talk more if you have an questions. Going from 15 panic attacks a day and throwing up all the time from the anxiety. And seeing a breakthrough in certain seasons. My heart goes out to people that struggle with anxiety. Praying for you find a way to manage it. <3

You are only 19. You still have your entire future ahead of you. You haven't lost anything until you have completely given up. And even then, as humans, we keep going. At 19 I never believed that I would ever hold a job, have a relationship, or even be able to take care of myself as an adult. Yet over a decade later - here I am.

Something that helps me at work is to compartmentalize. When I am at work I try to stay busy and think only about work related things. I practice breathing deeply and not allowing my mind to wander. Staying in the moment I am in.