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To ask how you cope with anxiety?

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newjobregrets · 07/11/2024 15:34

I never used to be like this
I am 47 and just taken a new role that is leaving me almost paralysed with my inability to do stuff
Simple stuff like sending emails and making decisions
We predominantly work remotely and so send so many teams and emails that I barely have time to go to the loo.
I have big events next week and just so worried about not being able to perform

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newjobregrets · 10/11/2024 21:16

Skyrainlight · 10/11/2024 17:23

5htp helped me a lot but it is now aggravating my stomach so I'm going to give L theanine a try because I've heard good things.

I will look into these: I have ashwaganda too

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newjobregrets · 10/11/2024 21:15

I haven't drunk alcohol in a while
I prob do drink too much caffeine but was useless when I went decaf

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Witchesandturnips · 10/11/2024 17:23

As well as the things you can add, for me there’s a few things that I’ve had to strictly restrict. Alcohol/ coffee/ chocolate/ excessive sugar (I know I know it sounds like no joy left!). All of them leave me feeling anxious after the initial temporary feel good spike.

Skyrainlight · 10/11/2024 17:23

5htp helped me a lot but it is now aggravating my stomach so I'm going to give L theanine a try because I've heard good things.

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newjobregrets · 10/11/2024 17:17

I was telling a friend today how many others have posted on this thread feeling the same, which has made me feel less of a freak about it all
I don't know how we make this easier to deal with

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newjobregrets · 09/11/2024 22:49

Weight training sounds hard

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gamerchick · 09/11/2024 21:24

Weight training.

Was on Propranolol for years before it though. Rather do what I'm doing now.

Snowpaw · 09/11/2024 21:23

Weight lifting

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newjobregrets · 09/11/2024 21:22

I have made an appt with the doc but it's not until next week
I have 4 crazy busy days ahead from Monday which I am utterly dreading, which involve being away from my family.
I can't bear it

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newjobregrets · 09/11/2024 21:21

I can't believe there are so many of us.
It's weird the anxiety does subside during the day, but I am wrung out. So tired. No bandwidth for any fun

Annoyingly we have just been dealt a financial blow too which means that any of the upsides of my new job have been taken away:
It's very depressing

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Spagettifunctional · 09/11/2024 21:01

In the exact same boat and similar age

i am shaking even at the moment on a Saturday night - it’s not good

Minniliscious · 09/11/2024 21:01

I could’ve wrote this. I’m paralysed with fear at online meetings as I have to screen share and write notes with everyone looking! Yesterday I went to the dr and have been signed off. Going to use the time going to the gym and looking for another job. I’ve had it with throwing up every morning and dreading weekdays.

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newjobregrets · 09/11/2024 20:55

What cbt helps

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autienotnaughty · 09/11/2024 07:44

Exercise
Fresh air
Yoga
Hypnotherapy
CBT
Mindfulness/meditation

All helped me hugely. I wouldn't recommend getting a dog as the stress of training won't help.

Boohbooh · 08/11/2024 22:14

I think you should visit your GP and have a chat with them. Everyone is different. I had crippling anxiety daily and an antidepressant really helped, but it might be something different for you. A chat with a doctor should start you on the right road to recovery.

95percentcocoa · 08/11/2024 22:08

Proprananol

ThatGladTiger · 08/11/2024 18:43

Everyone has given you some great advice.

Have you looked as what you could also do regarding f the cause?Arrange meetings for 25 or 55 mins. I found I could have back to back meetings and like you not have time to go to the loo or make a cuppa.

Suddenly I’m seeing more people do this. Or block out time in your diary and be strict with it.

Thighdentitycrisis · 08/11/2024 18:40

Yoga little bit every day

RM2013 · 08/11/2024 18:26

Exercise - I usually go 5 times a week
HRT
good diet and supplements
limiting alcohol intake (makes my menopause symptoms worse)
walking my dog

have some good days and some that are not so good

RonnieMcdonnie · 08/11/2024 18:21

Running, sertraline and HRT

Purplewarrior · 08/11/2024 18:17

Duloxetine and walking the dog.

Pippatpip · 08/11/2024 18:16

Propanolol
Ashgwanda - this is quite good. I think it varies as to quality.
Seeing and feeling fresh air, nature, a walk.
Rescue remedy pastils for ten mins calm down and a few rescue remedy drops when getting shaky.

Just chatting to people.
To do lists.
Escape!

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newjobregrets · 08/11/2024 18:03

I don't have a dog, don't feel like I have time to go and walk at the moment

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Purplecatshopaholic · 07/11/2024 22:41

Sertraline, HRT, walking my dogs..!

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newjobregrets · 07/11/2024 22:40

I was on sertraline for depression just after the pandemic
Just doesn't want to spiral again

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