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struggling with new seat at work

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battenburg100 · 28/02/2025 20:57

Hi everyone
I know that most people would not be bothered about this - and that I definitely know Im not normal with the way I reacted and am asking for advice as to what could be wrong with me.
So I sit in the same chair every day in the staff room with my friend and today a new staff member sat in the chair I always sit in. The change in chairs and the fact I wasnt able to sit in my chair which is AT THE END of the seating area where there is noone next to you - personal space - made me so uncomfortable that I felt my heart palpitating and I needed to leave the area.
I know this is an extreme reaction to not being able to sit in my normal chair but I dont understand why it affected me sooooo much.
I work in education and know some of our autistic students have similar reactions to seating, but know I definitely dont have autisim having looked into this so what can explain my stress about not being able to sit in my normal chair? Thank you for your advice.

OP posts:
Bloodtestresults925 · 01/03/2025 01:02

I'd say that you're currently on edge or suffering from stress, and experienced anxiety at the unexpected change.

semideponent · 01/03/2025 01:38

I can't explain anything and it might not be helpful to try.

Sorry - just the boring stuff.

Box breathing
Careful with caffeine

Either way you and new person picked the same spot to feel safe so maybe you have something in common.

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