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Besides the fact my job brings me a lot of stress I also have a lot of anxiety. Not just anxiety of what is expected of me but anxiety over co-workers. The day ultimately varies on how the mood/stability of the pharmacist is. Also how lead technicians moods are. I try my best not to let those around me influence my mood or anxiety but I find it extremely difficult. It's like I know HOW I want to feel but have trouble not allowing those around me to influence me. Some days are worse than others since I know who has a tendency to be rude, snappy or just plain bitchy- I try my best to mentally prepare myself but it is most def hard. I'm working on the after effects of work - stress management by starting at a gym yesterday. Now I have to work on the pre-work anxiety. ...
lovemycoffee999
lovemycoffee999
i considered switching to a pharmacy tech job, thinking that might be fun/interesting, but it seems most places want a formal certificate. anyway, i experienced the same things you do when i worked in the medical field: being too sensitive to what coworkers were thinking/feeling. don't have an answer for that, but it is definitely something i would ask my therapist, if it becomes an issue again.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Try this to help you keep your feelings separate from doing the best work you can do.
You take care of business like you usually do. Keep a smile in your voice, and treat your co-workers polite. If they engage in negative behavior, ignore it. Not your problem.
You are being paid for the work you provide to the company, not for what anyone else is doing. Remember that voice of "I can do this" is for you!
Best wishes!
komom
komom
I experience a lot of anxiety at work as well. I feel like I have pressure on me all the time. It does get old and it is hard to deal with. Some days are better than others. You can't control the way other people act, so try not to think about them. Women in particular, in my opinion, can be so difficult. And I am a woman!!
RosePark
RosePark
I agree with mideyebrow - keep a smile on your face, be professional and ignore the negativity. And komom - you are so right about working with women - lots of hormones floating around and moods swings.

Brightsunshine: at lunch and on breaks go and take a walk and breath some fresh air.

Hugs
Rose
deleted_user
deleted_user
You need to work on building a stronger sense of self. I had same problems as you anywhere. I allowed others to set the moods and absorbed them.

Guess what my first step in the right direction was...

going to the gym!!

Seriously I went to tone up but found the inner strength and peace i got from going made me less vulnerable somehow..

Then every time I was worried about going to work or had bad shift or anyone was upsetting me..i went to the gym and worked it off. It helped me feel physically and mentally strong and improved my self esteem and confidence.

I'm pretty sure it'll help you!!.

Enjoy..achieve..feel strong!
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