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The daily work meltdown

PointyAndMean
PointyAndMean
Had another one of those days where I just wanted to crawl under my desk and weep. I was panicking over everything as usual, and I just don't know how to cope in public. I'm awful at it. Eventually the anxiety goes away, but for the amount of times for it to just disperse and go away makes it totally obvious that there is something really wrong.

Any advice? I can kinda handle it when I'm alone. Well, not really, but I'm better at it than when I'm around others.

Help!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
First, figure out what the change is from when you're by yourself and with others. This should help you find a technique to encourage the movement to release the physical symptoms of anxiety fast.

You're not alone. Best wishes.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I don't know if this is possible in your situation--but can you meditate at your desk for a few mins? if you have a computer with youtube access you can find a ton of all types of meditations--some 3 mins long--some over an hr---even the short ones help! if need be-bring head phones in........can you listen to relaxing music? eat a peppermint altoid--or get some distracting essential oil to sniff-I think even taking a few mins in the bathroom to quiet the mind will help-
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have the same problem at work sometimes. Luckily they let us listen to internet radio on our phones. There are some good comedy channels on there that really take away the negativity for me. If I have to I run to the bathroom for a little cry, throw cold water on my face and dive back into the crap.
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