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Old Apr 01, 2024, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by WastingAsparagus View Post
I used to work retail, and I struggle enormously with social anxiety. What I found helpful was having a set script for customer interactions. If it did not go well, then I could call in a manager or something, but it at least minimized the stress a little bit. I don't know exactly what your job entails, but mine entailed selling and making coffees. So people could be a bit uptight. But there were also really awesome customers too. So perhaps that might help ease your stress a bit. The best thing for me also was to just keep reminding myself that I am awesome. It might sound egotistical, but just to keep reminding yourself that you are enough and you are important, is so helpful, I believe, at least it has been in my own case.
Thank you that's a good tip. I tried to kind of exude confidence today. Today went really well, I did a great job cashiering, multiple people told me I did really well today. I actually like this job. The manager and assistant manager are both so kind and understanding. It's like polar opposite from my last job. I think I just get pre-work anxiety everytime before I go in
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Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type
PTSD
Social Anxiety Disorder
Anorexia Binge/Purge type
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