Hi- I don’t know how to start this as have been thinking about writing this post for ages and now that I’m doing it I don’t know what to say! Ok, I have pretty bad anxiety. About lots of things, but definitely at its worst in work. I have recently been promoted to a much more senior position and everyone around me thinks it’s great and I’ll be the answer to all the problems etc etc etc. I have major imposter syndrome about the whole thing, keep thinking I’ll get found out for being crap and a big disappointment. I also get panicky and ridiculously stressed every time there’s a slight issue, my heart races all day, I have butterflies in my stomach from waking up and the only respite I get is when I’m asleep, and even then I invariably dream about work! I have tried CBT in the past- I paid for it privately as I was desperate to help myself. It hasn’t worked. I’ve been to the GP, he wanted to put me on medication, which I’m terrified of. My husband has to constantly reassure me about all my worries and fears and I’m sure he’s going to lose patience with me soon. I hate myself for being so weak and pathetic and feel like I really have to do something to get myself out of this awful state of mind. I’m back to the GP on Tuesday and just don’t know what my next steps should be?? Thank you for reading and any advice you may have.