Terrible anxiety - work related

[FirstTime28]

I'm 14 +5 weeks pregnant . I've always been a massive worrier. Anxiety has always been terrible . But only when it comes to my work. I'm a bathroom designer and also do a lot of other jobs to do with the running of the showroom. My boss is supportive so it's not a case my boss isn't helping me especially with being pregnant. I just can't switch off , I can't stop panicking and worrying . If something goes wrong with a job I've designed even tho it's a genuine mistake I get really worried and worked up . I don't like letting people down or upsetting anyone. I get panicky about things that haven't even happened and that might not even happen. I get nightmares about work. I can't sleep. I worry if I've missed something or forgot to do something. I can't leave my job as I need the full income while I still can. I just don't know what to do. I'm so exhausted , really tired

Speak to your midwife. PNA is entirely normal and she'll be able to help with some coping mechanisms x

Thank you x

I've had this type of anxiety every time around. Counselling does help.

Would I speak to my midwife to arrange this? X is there anything that can be done about work? X I would leave at the drop of a hat to protect this little one inside me but I genuinely can't due to money x

@FirstTime28 what's your sick pay like at work?
Do you get any time off on full pay?

Unfortunately with it being a small business I'm only entitled to ssp. I have read online this can affect maternity pay as well. Unfortunately due to my anxiety I find it hard to have time off as makes me feel guilty , with it being a small business I really don't want to let me boss down . It's crazy I know x I just can't get out of the mind set. I don't like upsetting people xx

What happens if you take short term sick? Ie a couple of days.

I completely get what you're saying about your anxiety I was just wondering if you could take a couple of days just while your MW sorts things for you x

I get this type of work related anxiety. I can be at home doing the most random thing and something about work will pop in to my head and I'll over think it and think I've made a massive mistake and I can't stop thinking about it sometimes loose sleep or ruin my weekend. It's awful. Sorry I don't have any advise but I know how you feel x