[xMandyRose]

Hi. So sorry if this is in the wrong place, but I couldn't figure out where to post. I'm feeling really bad at the moment and have a week before I can see my T.

I got a job, my first ever...which is a huge step for me. The whole interview process went really smoothly, too. I had my first day recently and I did expect to be a bit rattled, given my problems with anxiety, and held up pretty well while I was there. I didn't ever loose my cool if I started to feel too nervous. I pushed through and did the best I could.

But afterwards I just felt like crying. I just wanted to go to bed and It was only 4. I should be happy that I'm able to take these steps as they come. I thought maybe I was just exhausted and needed sleep...but today I feel even lower. And I'm afraid of continuing to feel this way when I have to go back tomorrow.

I don't want to feed this monster. Anxiety. Depression. Whatever it may be. I don't know what to do right now though.

(Not too long ago the Pdoc upped my Prozac and I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. Either way I don't get to see her for 2 weeks.)

Anyway, thanks for your time. ♡

[H3rmit]

Hi Mandy. Congrats. You said you think this:

> I should be happy that I'm able to take these steps as they come.

Well, maybe you'll feel happy later. Right now you're overwhelmed with the changes, right? I think I would be, too.

[vital]

Originally Posted by xMandyRose

But afterwards I just felt like crying. I just wanted to go to bed and It was only 4. I should be happy that I'm able to take these steps as they come. I thought maybe I was just exhausted and needed sleep...but today I feel even lower. And I'm afraid of continuing to feel this way when I have to go back tomorrow.

I don't want to feed this monster. Anxiety. Depression. Whatever it may be. I don't know what to do right now though.
♡

Hi MandyRose,

Congratulations on the new job. That sounds like a great step to me, even thought the first day was stressful.

I know how it is. When you're feeling stressed and you're in a situation where you have to pretend that everything is fine, that is somehow even way more stressful. At least that's how it is with me. I do have something you can try right now

http://egg.bu.edu/~youssef/SNAP_CLUB...0164151576.pdf

and general overall advice for the longer term:

http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html

Give yourself a break for the first few days. Get tons of sleep if you can and if you need to and take care of yourself in all ways physically.

- vital

[IrisBloom]

Any major change in your life can bring anxiety, be it good or bad. You took a HUGE step getting the job and sticking out your first day! Give yourself time to adjust before judging whether you can do it or not. (At least a week.) As you get used to the new routine your anxiety will get less. Be kind to yourself, make sure you get plenty of rest at night and eat right. It's good to congratulate yourself and feel pride in what you do.

[wa(o)rrior]

Hi friend

congrats on your new job. first i want you to celebrate it. when you celebrate your feel good hormones secrete .this actually associates itself with your self esteem and self confidence. and believe me it crushes your anxiety. after you complete your first week again celebrate for that achievement. and i know its difficult to start conversation in your work place , so start small by giving a smile to your colleagues.