I barely got sleep last night and my anxiety is super high today. Even at home I feel stretched thin and like I’m about to have a panic attack. I’m supposed to go to work. I want to take the day to just calm down but I had friday, saturday, and monday off for vacation. I don’t want it to seem like I just don’t want to work.
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Can you listen to some relaxing music while you work?
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To an extent but I work in a small engine shop so it’s constantly very loud with lots of sudden noises. Usually I’m fine but anytime I don’t get a lot of sleep it’s hard for me to regulate things.
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Whatever you choose to do, I hope it works out.
Good luck!
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Thank you 151515
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I’m not sure how to help but I hope you feel better soon
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As terrible as it is a part of me hopes my back acts up today so I can feel like I have a legitimate excuse to ask to go home early.
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I understand that. I hope you can make it through the day
Did you ever tell your employer about what is going on and your diagnosis? I understand if you don’t, but I think just trying your best and giving yourself some grace can go a long way, i hope you end up feeling better.
Sort of. There was one day a while back that my anxiety was bad and I went home to calm down during my lunch break. Encountered one of my triggers and had a panic attack and could not calm down. I called when I could at least formulate sentences. Told him I suffer from anxiety and other things I’d rather not go into and that I’m working on calming down from a panic attack and that I might not be able to make it back by the end of the day.
He said he understood and that I could take the next day if I needed to as well.
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Sorry you went through that, he sounds understanding, and I understand there are some things we can’t disclose. Is there a possibility you can tell him you aren’t feeling well? I know that must cause a lot of anxiety, just asking and waiting for their reaction is very nerve wracking. So I don’t blame you if you are hesitant, maybe you can tell him you need more frequent breaks at work just so it’s more bearable. Sorry if this is too much info, anxiety and symptoms make it hard i know
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