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[AnxiousB]

Figured I'd introduce myself as I'm going through alot of anxiety. Just call me "B".

I've always been high strung person. I guess it started when I was kid and my teachers always told me that I put alot of pressure on myself to make straight A's. And I did. Graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA, got accepted to an excellent University, had a great college life (made great grades), and landed an excellent job out of college.

Been working now for about 8 years and my job is very stressful. It requires alot of travel, long hours, alot of responsibility, etc. Well after about 8 years, I guess it finally caught up with me and I've been suffering from panic/anxiety attacks. I'm sure you all know the feelings. My doctor has me on medications but so far no true results but I've only been on them for about 3 weeks.

I tend to worry about everything and my stress and anxiety has caused me to lock up and flee from situations. Whether that be encounters with certain people, meetings, tasks, roles, etc.

I'm not sure why all of sudden I'm reacting this way to the stress/anxiety. I've never reacted this way. Nonetheless, look forward to reading and learning how everyone else is coping.

[streetwiseangel]

Hi B,
I've had panic attacks for about six years, they can be very debilitating. I know that when I feel most out of control is when something triggers my anxiety and then I am expected to hold my composure in a room with quiet and still people. My triggers can be as simple as a minor change in plan, or a racing worse case scenario thought. It's good if you can try and find out what your triggers are that way for the time being you can avoid the ones that cause the worst re-action at least until you get a hold of it. If you ever want to talk I'm here.


---streetwiseangel

[AnxiousB]

Thanks streetwiseangel! That's exactly what I'm trying to do. Most of my anxiety is work related. New role, overwhelmed, and it just hit me square in the face and knocked me to the floor. My stress/anxiety limit reached the top and can't move on until I take some time relax to recoup. A few more weeks and I'll be able to take my well deserved leave and get myself back on track.