davidinmadrid
08-12-14, 15:16
Hello all,
Well, this is my first time putting pen to paper (so to speak) as now is the time I've thought 'enough is enough!', and 'why the heck am I doing this..?'
So, to be brief: I'm pursuing a PhD while also working freelance. But I am struggling in both, mainly because of myself.
If I receive an email asking something of me, I worry, leave it 'til tomorrow' and then the next day, until I then worry too much time has passed. If I don't check my emails for a few days, I then feel sick with worry that I will open them to find bad news (even though I can address this by getting on top of things in the moment).
Is this something that is experienced by others with GAD? Truth be told, I don't even know what's 'wrong' with me, but I certainly don't have any major panic attacks, more a constant feeling of worry that's holding me back and could ruin it all.
Any pointers towards helpful guides, literature, tips on breaking the cycle etc would be massively appreciated, not least as I don't feel I can speak with friends or family about this as I know they would not understand why I don't just reply to emails etc
Well, this is my first time putting pen to paper (so to speak) as now is the time I've thought 'enough is enough!', and 'why the heck am I doing this..?'
So, to be brief: I'm pursuing a PhD while also working freelance. But I am struggling in both, mainly because of myself.
If I receive an email asking something of me, I worry, leave it 'til tomorrow' and then the next day, until I then worry too much time has passed. If I don't check my emails for a few days, I then feel sick with worry that I will open them to find bad news (even though I can address this by getting on top of things in the moment).
Is this something that is experienced by others with GAD? Truth be told, I don't even know what's 'wrong' with me, but I certainly don't have any major panic attacks, more a constant feeling of worry that's holding me back and could ruin it all.
Any pointers towards helpful guides, literature, tips on breaking the cycle etc would be massively appreciated, not least as I don't feel I can speak with friends or family about this as I know they would not understand why I don't just reply to emails etc