Gentle hug nyt..... If you can take a little break even if it's just a bathroom break and take some nice deep breaths..... Do you have a prn to take sweetie?.....xo

Breathe deeply feeling your belly go in and out with your hand there as support as if cradling a wounded child. Then feel your feet on the floor connected to the planet. Continue feeling into the sensations in your fingers, arms and legs and out of your head. Hope this helps.

I've been taking breaks all day and I unfortunately do not have a prn Sun. I have been trying grounding techniques and I finally started listening to my "sanity" playlist on the dl through my Bluetooth headset.

I get you. I’m sos prey you’re so stressed. I’ve been there and it sticks. Lots of small breaks help. What kind of work do you do? Can you not find more time off?

I only work part time and don't have any leave so I have to work. I am a retail merchandiser at a grocery store. I am going to try to go in earlier than I did today tomorrow to see if that helps.

I do hope going i early will help you. I was in the hospital most of last week and I also had to go right back to work because I need a paycheck. I understand what you are going through. Xoxoxoxo

Hello Nytesong,

It sounds like being back at work was a bit jarring, maybe a bit overwhelming. After a week in the hospital, it sounds normal to be on edge, especially when people are asking you about your absence. Did their questions seem intrusive? Could that have attributed to the anxiety? It helps me when in those situations, to think about it objectively. For instance, it sounds like these people care enough to notice that you were gone. Don't panic. It sounds like you were led to a response. Is there someone you can speak to who can help you walk through and understand your reaction? It could be as simple as you're just not acclimated to being back at work yet. Take it day by day, moment by moment. You're strong and believe you will work through the anxiety until it's conquered.

Hey, I'm sorry it's been stressful. You know when you tell folks you were sick, it for some reason invites them into a more detailed conversation. Try telling people you just had to take some time off and your glad to be back. Hopefully they'll ask less questions and leave you be somewhat. And there's always the "fake earpiece thing" put a bluetooth earpiece in and if people start to bug you just tap your earpiece and start talking like someone is calling you. Just nod your head at the person you were being bugged by and slowly walk off while tending your "phone call". and go somewhere quiet and give yourself a 2 minute Break. Do some Breathing Exercises, Do some Relaxation Exercises and help yourself relax, then go back out to the workfloor when you're more in control of you.

Take your time and things will get better, just go slow and take it a day at a time.