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Anxiety is through the roof

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TotallyLostThePlotHere · 11/11/2020 17:15

Not long started a new job, which I am very happy about, but for whatever reason my Anxiety is spinning out of control (previously on medication, but been off for at least a year). Suddenly my brain is convincing me that I am making terrible mistakes (though nobody is telling me that I am).. If I see my team leaders in a corner talking I'm convinced that its because I have done something awful, or even worse that they think I am stealing (and to be clear, I am not doing either!!!).. When I have to handle money, lock up my till, input difficult orders I am completely second guessing myself and having to repeatedly check things - that my till locker is locked (I know its locked, but I HAVE to check - even open it again and relock).. If I am scanning a big order or giving change I am even having to ask the customer if I can recheck, which is REALLY bad (but if I don't my mind is screaming at me that I have it all wrong, and I am costing the company money and will be sacked..) My team leaders haven't noticed I don't think, or at least haven't said, but it's only a matter of time. It's making me look very stupid, and I'm not, but I am terribly terribly anxious. I don't know what to do.. I can't bear going through the whole medical process again as its so long winded and draining, especially at the moment.. But I can't carry on the way I am. Feel like I am drowning, and fast. Anyone been through this? In need of advice, and a hug.

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TotallyLostThePlotHere · 11/11/2020 17:39

Bump.

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Wolfiefan · 11/11/2020 17:40

You need to speak to your GP. You may or may not need medication but you certainly need help.

TotallyLostThePlotHere · 11/11/2020 17:44

I really do.

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Wolfiefan · 11/11/2020 17:52

Good luck OP. I have found medication and CBT to be the solutions for me.

spiderlight · 11/11/2020 17:54

Sounds like you have a big old dose of Impostor Syndrome. It's horrible and I wish I had a quick fix for you, but CBT might help. Have a chat with your GP.

spiderlight · 11/11/2020 17:55

Sorry - I forgot the ((( hug )))

TotallyLostThePlotHere · 11/11/2020 18:11

Thank you both, appreciate the kindness.

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LintonTravelTavern · 11/11/2020 18:18

It sounds like intrusive thoughts and O.C D, I don't say that lightly OP, It's really unpleasant.

I am not diagnosing before I get shouted at.

Try to speak to your G.P as soon as possible and remember it will be o.k, the biggest step is talking about it, and you have.

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RosesandPumpkins · 11/11/2020 18:22

Yep. That was me 6 weeks ago. Anti depressants, CBT through the GP. And then 6 weeks off work and I am back on my feet.
Get some help ASAP. Anxiety is shit.

TotallyLostThePlotHere · 11/11/2020 18:50

Thank you. Yes, I felt it was intrusive thoughts/OCD reappearing too. Been there before.

Thank you for the kind replies.

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LintonTravelTavern · 11/11/2020 20:01

I hope you get some support OP, do you think anything else has changed recently to 'trigger' it?

I remember feeling similar after giving birth, and it lasted quite a while.

Im now in the perimenopause stage and anxiety rears its ugly head every so often.

Just take comfort knowing there is a lot of help available and you will be o.k.

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