I'm glad you started with the new therapist. Amazing how you had such a wrong diagnosis before!

Avoid that co-worker. Just say Hi, but then keep walking, and don't engage in any other conversation for now.

Ask your therapist if they think you should try anti-anxiety medications. I have been on anxiety medications for over 20 years. It's scary at first to try it, but it also could really help you.

Again, check with your therapist. Then go see a psychiatrist to find out which, if any, medications they think you should be on.

You're going to be okay. Keep writing it out. Get your feelings and thoughts out on paper and out of your head.

I was treated for Bi-Polar for allot of years before the PTSD dx became available in the late 90's. When my official VA dx was changed from "Bi-Polar" to "PTSD" around the turn of the millennium, I was asked several times if I wanted to have the Bi-polar officially declared a misdiagnosis. I didn't see the point to the paperwork. At worst, PTSD is a malady of extremes. At best, I learned allot of solid and effective psychotherapy tools during my BPD therapy. Let's not throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. I remain far more interested in what alleviates my symptoms than what the over-specialized experts have to say. An "X" is an unknown commodity. A "spurt" is a drip under pressure. PTSD is listed as an anxiety disorder and since it has become a highly specialized disorder, I have been feeling more at home in the GAD groups than the politically correct PTSD groups.

In short, don't get too hung up on the DX. It's just another name for ^it^.

I share your anxiety over long-term medication and currently treat my mental illness (by whatever name) holistically, but meds helped me ALLOT during the early going. What's wrong with using a crutch when your leg is broken?

I am sorry that your coworker said nasty things to you and made you feel uncomfortable. It's one thing to flirt but it's totally another to make crude, nasty, and inappropriate remarks. In a professional environment I think its important for people to remember not to engage in that because what starts out as innocent can quickly turn sour. Some people wont get the hint and will continue for as long as they are allowed.

Although not of a sexual nature I had the uncomfortable but necessary conversation with a co-worker whom I share a work space. I had to flat out tell him that I do not wish do discuss politics, religion, sexuality and the sort because he would bring these things up and it would trigger anxiety.

Please find the strength to address his remarks if you can because he can not read your mind and may attempt this again.

If you dont feel comfortable would it be possible to tell a coworker to intervene or let your boss know? I dont want to open a can of worms by getting others involved but I also dont want you to avoid this person or have his behavior make your work life miserable.

Men are going to talk to you the way you allow them too. You need to tell that guy “friend” that his conversation to you is SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
HE WILL STOP. If not then REPORT HIM. If you DON’T SAY ANYTHING TO HIM then you are telling him that the way he is talking to you is OK.

A diagnosis of bi-polar and being adjusted to severe anxiety with panic makes a lot of sense to those of us who have experienced that particular cycle of symptoms, sensations, and surrounding circumstances.

With the guy making rude remarks, you can walk away. You do NOT have to respond. Do what works for you. In the case of 'co-worker', you have to choose what works to change the situation-and in some cases, it's telling him to stop. One time. Report that you told him to stop. This is necessary to protect you from further rude remarks from the co-worker.

And, flirting is against a lot of company rules - especially during work hours. Keep the focus on work. Stay professional.

Invisiblefriend is right you need to report him to your boss ASAP its not right for you to feel so anxious but it sounds good that you are seeing a new therapist sorry you was misdiagnosed let's hope everything works out for you stay strong I know anxiety is bad at times just look after your self.

It is hard when things get stuck and loop and loop and difficult to relax when that happens. Some things that help a lot of people are the following: Taking Magnesium complex is great, most kinds of magnesium help with calming but avoid magnesium citrate esp if you fight with diarrhea, as it will cause that! Also, Ginseng is great to get rid of the sticky negative thoughts that loop and the anxiety and fear that you won't sleep. (magnesium helps a lot to get rid of anxiety too so they work well together.) Take them in the evening with dinner, double up on dosage at first week especially. It won't build up in your system and is very good for your heart too. Getting out in sun without sunscreen at least 30 minutes a day is very helpful too. Do something that helps others and it will fulfill you and take your mind off your own problems too. Hope these help you too, God bless! Rest well!

If he was being nasty tho, that is inappropriate and it is good to let him know you don't appreciate that talk. If it continues, report him, but that may not be necessary if he is smart and sensitive.

His comment didn’t really bother me, its just my brain overreacts, i have no idea why my brain decided to get fixated on him but i am so exhausted. I think telling on him would be a bit extreme as he is a little off as in he is just different so to speak. Kinda hard to explain. At this point i just don’t know what’s going on anymore