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Anxiety is through the roof

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TotallyLostThePlotHere · 11/11/2020 17:06

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 like this. Anyone been through this? Just need a hug and some advice. I'm drowning, fast.

OP posts:
Lokikitty · 11/11/2020 19:52

Hi, I totally understand how you are feeling. Change can be really stressful. I even find positive changes hard. You probably just need a bit more time to get used to your new job.
I hope that you have someone that you can talk to. Sending you a hug 🤗

Sunshinegirl82 · 13/11/2020 00:04

I feel exactly the same, I torture myself constantly that I have made a mistake or advised the wrong thing. I check documents over and over again and often ask other people to check them for me too. I'm also checking email addresses over and over and the even once I've managed to send the email going back and checking again. It's exhausting.

I know I'm doing it but I just can't seem to stop it.

My GP has referred me for some CBT and I've registered but now have to have a telephone discussion with them so we'll see. I do really sympathise OP, I'm finding it really hard.

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