Anxiety…and starting new job
Question:
Hello, I’m been treated for major anxiety and panic since 2/98 and I have not worked, however I’m starting a new job on June 1st. I thought I was doing better but now I’m getting very anxious about it. Any hints, tips ? Thanks, Mike
Response:
Hello, I’m been treated for major anxiety and panic since 2/98 and I have not worked, however I’m starting a new job on June 1st. I thought I was doing better but now I’m getting very anxious about it. Any hints, tips ? Thanks, Mike
Congrats Mike! I today, just started my new job as well and I lived to tell about it. I did have some mild anxiety, but it’s the type I can classify as "stuff I can live with". I understand how you feel–in my case, I’m sure it was my last job that brought on my panic attacks. Never had them before, but then whammo out of the blue, just happened–probably working those 12 hour days 6 days a week. I’ve been given .25 mg of Xanax to take as needed, and I’m trying very hard to "live through" most of my minor attacks. I thought today was be a piece of cake because I was getting rid of my old job and starting a much less stressful job. I can tell you that yes, I did experience SOME anxiety–but it was not unbearable. I just told myself to take deep breaths and I got through the day. Oddly enough, it was when I got home that I seemed to have more anxiety. I am hoping and praying that as time goes on, I will have less anxiety and that this new job will lessen the stress in my life. You will get through it!! Good luck!
