New here...been lurking...

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Registered: 08-28-2004
New here...been lurking...
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Sun, 06-12-2005 - 11:22am
I am not even sure where to start. I have been dealing with anxiety at work. Sometimes I have a hard time catching my breath, but I don't think I have had a panic attack. (I am sure I would know) My issues are not that bad compared to what some people deal with on this board. So here I go...
I work in sales and each call that comes through (it is a call center) has the potencial of being a good sale or a loss. I am so freaked out that my next call will be a loss. I obsess over it all day. Sometimes it is a loss, sometimes is a good sale. That is how it works. I am tired of sitting here all day worrying and obsessing over this. It makes my workday pure h***. I have been meeting my sales quota without a problem so I have no real reason for being so anxious.
Please help me...if anyone has any advice that might calm me down I would LOVE to hear it.
I am so tired of feeling this way. It wears me out. I am in bed by 8pm every night. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
M
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 06-12-2005 - 12:45pm

Hi, M. It's nice to have you in our kind & supportive community. You are not alone. Even though you may never have had a panic attack or experienced severe traumas as others have on our board, that doesn't mean you aren't suffering from anxiety. First, I really think it would be in your best interest to have a good physical that will rule out any problems that might be causing the breathing troubles & allow you to move forward in your return to a healthy & happy life.


If you have read the posts, maybe you have noticed some patterns here that you can relate to. Our boardies are sensitive, intelligient, high achievers with some or many perfectionistic qualities. Good ppl, I can tell you for sure. But, ppl like you who place themselves under alot of needless pressures. I am a great one to obssess. Lots of us do that. We are born worriers & *what iffers.* All of this stress leads to anxiety. That can lead to unrealistic expectations or concerns that something bad will happen, when in fact nothing bad may NEVER happen.


I don't want you to think that this is a club & we're seeking new members. LOL I am hoping you can see how you fit into the big anxiety picture. We do care about you, M. We want you to feel better. Join in the discussions. Bookmark us to your favorites & consider us your online home. Check out our Tues. & Thurs. evening chats from 9 till 11 PM Eastern. The members love to share about meds, therapy, alternatives & coping strategies that can work. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 04-05-2005
Sun, 06-12-2005 - 4:57pm

M, welcome! You sure are not alone. I have experienced something similar. I have coped by using several different methods: Zoloft, therapy, acupuncture, meditation, yoga, this board, diet, and exercise. When I get obsessive about an anticipated negative event, I have tried to limit my negative thougts to briefly before the event could occur. Like, the first ring of the phone, let yourself feel a little anxious. Keep yourself busy during the day, and eventually, you will shrug your shoulders when the phone rings, like whatever happens happens. Your worry can't change the nature of the call. Good luck and keep us posted! M
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 06-13-2005 - 11:55pm
Welcome and we are glad that you've posted and talked with us.

Blessings, Suz   Posts in this Community