I'm so sorry you are having anxiety at work! I promise there is nothing wrong with you. It is most likely a product of attempting to live in such a fast-paced, crazy world. I had to quit graduate school due to my depression and anxiety because I could no longer concentrate on anything. I could barely even touch food! Do you think it's the particular job you are in? Would it be better for you if you switched careers? The people you see looking so "happy and calm" may not feel that way on the inside. People tend to wear masks at their occupations and maybe they think the same of you! Don't be too hard on yourself.

I suffer from this very much. I will be going back to work after being out because of this illness, and I am absolutely petrified. I did have a bad job experience before, but I'm afraid the anxiety and panic attacks will continue. You are definitely not alone! Sending hugs

It might be the type of work you're doing doesn't agree with you or maybe you have a strict schedule where you feel stuck and you might need a type of job with a flexable schedule or maybe something outdoors instead of indoors. Try to write down what you don't like about being there.

I'm almost out the other side of this and I can promise you it is a phase, a stage, a growth period. something like that.

It's not pleasant, but it does change, it does fade, and it does go away. I recommend a mild SSRI which you have to take for upwards of a month before it's any use so don't give up in the first week. Once you are being stabilised by the drug, you can sift through the emotions you experience without the anxiety and panic attacks, and you can do all the growth and changing that you needed to do.

Every new environment comes with a huge raft of stress and learning. There is no aspect of life that doesn't come with this. If you aren't prepared to opt out of the game, but wish to win it, you have to push through and out the other side.

I don't know what this generation of parents has taught their children, that has meant there have been so many shocks to be had when we hit the real world. And yes, I blame the parenting and the schooling. Not a single hard knock to be had by a soul until the real world, where there are knocks aplenty and no idea of where they're coming from or why.

Until we can keep people in bubble wrap from the cradle to the grave, it doesn't really serve anyone to be kept in bubble wrap at all. All life is growth, and all growth is shocks and pain. That's what humans are.

Yep, life is just a hassle. Its tedious daily grind. I have no care to put myself out there, I dont care to prove anything to anyone, I dont want to get along with others. But we are forced to adapt due to social norms. :/

I started my new job in July of last year, got married in October and moved out of my parents in November..This created SO much anxiety for me especially at work.I found it's easier when I begin to panic to stop and realize a couple of things; 1. it WILL go away..though it doesn't feel like it you know it will. and 2. Don't feel like you are stuck. I had this problem..I would panic and feel like "OMG I can't leave because I have to work..allow yourself the opportunity to leave if you need to. It took me about a week or so but using both of these tools has greatly reduced the anxiety I have at work. Hope this helps!

I totally relate to when you look around and everyone seems fine. It happens to me all the time. I know it feels so unfair to feel like 'how are these people around me seem like they are doing fine' when I feel like I am about to break. Some days are harder then others but your not alone. Sending good thoughts and hugs.