Could use some help!

[cyncyn]

I start my new job in an 1 1/2 hrs and I am beside myself with anxiety! Agh! I hate, hate anticipatory anxiety! Afraid I'm gonna freak out & have to go home! I took .5 klonopin wondering if I should take another 1/2.

[xxcraigiexx]

I know exactly how you feel. The problem with taking another half of klonopin is that it may make you extremely tired and can be dangerous if you are driving. I would just give it a little time for the .5 to set in. I was going through the same thing when I had to go to work every morning and one thing my doctor told me to do is get a picture of my favorite memory or favorite place in the world and spend 10-15 mins focusing on that picture, this actually did help me alot and gave my brain a little break from the terror and anxiety. Some days if I feel like I want to just go home I go to the restroom and isolate myself for a few minutes and focus on my breathing. I dont know if these things will work for you but I hope you can successfully get through your first day of work...Stay Strong! :)

[cyncyn]

Thank you for your reply! It's the fear of the unknown and feeling trapped.

[xxcraigiexx]

Both of my major fears are the fear of the unknown and feeling trapped. The fear of the unknown is the hardest one to overcome because unfortunately we cannot control everything that happens to us, but we can try and control the was we think about things and try and be as optimistic as possible when going into every scary situation...im still working on this lol

[cyncyn]

Thank you for you support :) I used your idea about picturing something that makes you happy. I just pictured the horse I take lessons on and kept telling myself by choosing to deal with the anxiety I can afford to keep riding. I did it and I feel sooo much better! Thank you!

[xxcraigiexx]

That is awesome! I am so happy for you!