i start a new job the day after tomorrow and i cant help but to feel overwhelmingly anxious about the whole thing. i feel sick to my stomach and i am dreading even going for the first day. it gets so bad that i cant remember anything that happens while i am there and i tend to make more mistakes because i am so worried. there have been times where i just wanted to run out crying. i have gone through this before with my previous job and even after working there for 4 months, it never got any better. i cant go on medication because i do not have health insurance and i cannot afford to pay out of pocket. i really need this job and i really dont want to feel thjis way the enitre time. what can i do (besides medicine) to relieve some of this anxiety?
2007-05-11 07:53:33 · 8 answers · asked by elphaba03 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
my dear elphaba...just mix up a bubbly potion to calm your frazzeled nerves!
(jk)
deep breathing, use relaxation techniques,yoga, and positive affirmations.
remember these slogans:
"one day at a time"
"how much does it matter ?"
and
"keep it simple"
2007-05-11 07:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by dali333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, your 'anxiety' has NOTHING to do with whether or not you have the 'necessary skills' to do what you have been hired for. YOU KNOW THAT ... and that is the 'best answer' to your 'anxiety' ... you need to think about that as a 'misleading symptom' and treat it by doing 'relaxing exercises' ... meditation, yoga, or just 'thinking positive thoughts' as you feel the 'anxiety' coming on. If you HIT IT HARD with these 'relaxation tricks' you'll find that the 'anxiety' goes away or 'lessens' to the point that you can then 'do your work' easily ... a few 'deep breaths' and thinking 'I am good at this job' when you feel the anxiety starting will be all you'll need to 'get through' the first few weeks ... and after awhile, it will become such a 'habit' that you'll actually start doing it without even thinking about it ... and you'll SHINE at your new job. If anyone asks 'what you are doing' to be 'so good' at what you do, TELL THEM that you have 'crippling anxiety' and that you do 'relaxing exercises' to get through the anxiety ... and you'll soon become a 'good mentor' to others who have anxiety like yours ... so get out there and SHINE, my dear. YOU CAN DO IT! YOU KNOW YOU CAN! And CONGRATULATIONS on getting this new job ... because you did that well enough that you now are going to be JUST FINE and BETTER THAN FINE once you are over the first 'problems' and are an 'old hand' at doing your job.
2007-05-11 15:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your extent of anxiety is effecting your life. You can see someone at a clinic or hospital where the cost is income based. Explain to them about your financial situation...often they can help you with free samples or through programs by the companies that make the medication if you do not have money for them. And, many of the medications for anxiety are available in generic form and are not expensive. Again, the anxiety you are experiencing on an ongoing basis indicates that you need professional help. Your life does not have to be like this.
Dusty
2007-05-11 15:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well hopefully you can bite the bullet the first couple days and just MAKE yourself calm down, breathe deep, then your anxiety should subside a little bit once you face it the first couple days. Just keep it in your mind if I make it thru the first couple days I'll be fine! See it as a personal challenge-- things like that make you STRONGER! You can absolutey do this if you set your mind to it, I have faith in you. Then get yourself some insurance and get on some anxiety meds!! I've had anxiety for years and totally understand how that feels. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!
2007-05-11 15:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by ~*TiNa*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all starts with the opinion you have about your job. The only way of breaking a feeling of fear is fighting or flying, in this case, it means to work on your job or quit.
As you want to keep your job, you need to analyze what are the activities that cause you the most fear and why.
2007-05-11 15:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really you shouldn't worry to much, if you go in and do the very best that you can do. than you aren't expected to do more anymore. Calm down and just be your own best self! Good luck although you don't need it! Have fun and you'll be great!
2007-05-11 15:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell yourself, "whatever thats ment to happen will happen and you cant change it" and just enjoy your life, you only life once.
2007-05-11 15:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by Egal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anti-anxiety meds are cheap
2007-05-11 15:02:34 · answer #8 · answered by pharmziggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋