New User - new job - new anxiety

[37fatheroftwo]

Hi I've been off work for 9 months with anxiety. I left my previous job because of its stresses and have recently foudn a new job and started yesterday. I have coped very well for the past few months and am obviously a bit nervous being back at work after so long.

I can do this job but there is a lot being fired at me at the moment and it is quite daunting. I have to be honest I am a little scared that the anxiety may come back again as I feel it a bit when I am not sure what to do.

I thought I would try this forum as a first time user to see if anyone has similar experiences or advice.
David

Cheers all for any help.

[Stormsky]

Snap, been home 9 months and got interview tomorrow!

[37fatheroftwo]

Good luck fella. I try and see interviews as good fun. A way of meeting new people. If you get on with them then it makes it a lot easier. If you don;t then it isn't the right job. Just try and enjoy it. You have got to the interview stage so you must be good enough for the job. Go on. Enjoy

[Stormsky]

Hi, thanks, I'm female by the way...already know the people who job is with, had interview there couple yrs back, but it turned out to be parttime and I was looking full time...they emailed me after all this time to say asst manager job full time, did I want it? Nice of them to rem me!

[37fatheroftwo]

Oops sorry. It means they want you and you know you can do it. The advice I got (although I am yet to practice what I preach) is to not go in and try and fix/do everything from day one or work too hard initially. I throw myself into work and then it gets expected. Hence more stress and more anxiety. Take a proper break and go home on time. Enjoy the interview.

[Stormsky]

Thanks, good luck with your job, like you say ,pace yourself, try and enjoy it...and look forward to the money!

[beastman1103]

good luck with the interview stormsky

love your profile pic - looks like a malamute - luvin it xxx

[Stormsky]

good luck with the interview stormsky

love your profile pic - looks like a malamute - luvin it xxx

Thanks, yes pic is my male malamute called storm.

[beastman1103]

love malamutes, almost got one in january but wife was too concerned about the coat shedding - becoming very popular where i live but not sure people understand their nature - love their headstrong independance :D

[Stormsky]

love malamutes, almost got one in january but wife was too concerned about the coat shedding - becoming very popular where i live but not sure people understand their nature - love their headstrong independance :D

They're not a breed for the faint hearted, or inexperienced dog owner...he is challenging,very independent, demanding, and huge! I got a husky too, I must be mad! Hyper loony dog....

[beastman1103]

I watched the new liam neeson film the other day and they use malamutes to depict wolves in it - did cause a bit of a stir on the internet

[Stormsky]

Yes I've seen documentary on guy that breeds a male wolf with female malamute for pups to play wolves in film...gives them a dog with wolf features but a temperament they can still work with...
Why it cause a stir?

[Stormsky]

My dogs....

[beastman1103]

just because they used malamutes to portray wolves - but they didnt help themselves by allegedly eating wolf meat during production. The howling for justice website was asking for a boycott of the film

People were also very upset when they were looking to do a new greyfriars bobby film but not use a skye terrier - dont know if they ever made the film but remember reading about it :)

[Beckybooboo]

Hi,

I know exactly what you're going through.

I was only off of work for two months before starting my new job in July and I know exactly how daunting it can be.

I have recently started to feel too that my anxiety/depression is creeping back in due to the amounts of stress and pressure I am going through at wor. I work in a call centre and it is a very fast paced, busy environment so I totally get where you're coming from.

Maybe the best thing you could do is take it easy, try talking to HR or a manager and discussing the problem with them and see what they suggest. Whatever you do, don't give up; you'll be fine.

All the best,
Becky

[37fatheroftwo]

Thanks Becky.

Day 3 now and anxiety levels are stable but still there. Having a lot thrown at me and need to remember the old time management skills and prioritisation.

Keep reminding myself Rome wasn't built in a day.

I believe it will ease off as I get back into it but it is challenging.

David