davidos-UK
11-01-15, 12:27
Hi all, hope you are well.
I think I have suffered mild anxiety my whole life, very much dependent on circumstances. This may sound stupid but I didn't really know what it was, in terms of medical diagnosis, and am only just really figuring it all out at the ripe old age of 31.
Before it would come and go, generally I could manage by simply withdrawing from social situations when it all got too much and taking some time out.
However a few months ago I started a new job and this has really smashed me into the ground. I am now doing a much longer commute (90 mins each way vs 40 before). Coupled with this it is a much more intense working environment and I am struggling. I think I made a big mistake, moving for a bit more money, and am constantly beating myself up over it. 4 months ago I was happy and now I am miserable and anxious.
The main delights I am suffering from now are:
Sleep problems: I am so jealous of people that just sleep. What a wonderful life they must live. I go to bed, always wake up after a few hours, sometimes I can get back to sleep more often not. My mind is literally whizzing with job worries, from one thing to the next. Of course this creates a cycle of me being shattered, and then less productive then more worried.
Social withdrawal: I was supposed to be going to a friend’s birthday this weekend, but didn't do as I really wanted to not see people and try and recharge myself. Of course with the bad sleep though I am still feeling completely spaced out. I know you are supposed to not withdraw but I just can’t face people, even good friends of mine.
Physical: Chest feeling tight, dizzy sometimes. I also had an infection cold in December and it is still affecting me, I think the lack of sleep and worry just isn't giving me any proper recovery time.
Anyway, hoping to meet some nice, cool, friendly people who we can all help each other out.
I think I have suffered mild anxiety my whole life, very much dependent on circumstances. This may sound stupid but I didn't really know what it was, in terms of medical diagnosis, and am only just really figuring it all out at the ripe old age of 31.
Before it would come and go, generally I could manage by simply withdrawing from social situations when it all got too much and taking some time out.
However a few months ago I started a new job and this has really smashed me into the ground. I am now doing a much longer commute (90 mins each way vs 40 before). Coupled with this it is a much more intense working environment and I am struggling. I think I made a big mistake, moving for a bit more money, and am constantly beating myself up over it. 4 months ago I was happy and now I am miserable and anxious.
The main delights I am suffering from now are:
Sleep problems: I am so jealous of people that just sleep. What a wonderful life they must live. I go to bed, always wake up after a few hours, sometimes I can get back to sleep more often not. My mind is literally whizzing with job worries, from one thing to the next. Of course this creates a cycle of me being shattered, and then less productive then more worried.
Social withdrawal: I was supposed to be going to a friend’s birthday this weekend, but didn't do as I really wanted to not see people and try and recharge myself. Of course with the bad sleep though I am still feeling completely spaced out. I know you are supposed to not withdraw but I just can’t face people, even good friends of mine.
Physical: Chest feeling tight, dizzy sometimes. I also had an infection cold in December and it is still affecting me, I think the lack of sleep and worry just isn't giving me any proper recovery time.
Anyway, hoping to meet some nice, cool, friendly people who we can all help each other out.