Anxiety After Bad Job Experience

[bunnyxxx]

I'm really not sure how to deal with this at the moment as my anxiety hadn't been bad in ages and it's only just flared up lately.... I've been off work for two months now after being dismissed unfairly in regards to my employer finding out about my mental health conditions. The whole thing has been resolved legally, but it still seems to be affecting me heaps. I'm due to start a new job tomorrow and I'm really anxious to the point I'm now worrying I'll panic beforehand and not be able to get myself to go... I know I'm capable of managing this situation just fine, I've worked similar jobs for as long as I've been old enough to work, but this two month break makes getting back into it seem so scary... it probably doesn't help I don't know what tomorrow involves beyond the time I need to be there. I'm so anxious I can't sleep, I feel sick. I'm so scared of having a bad experience again or no longer being able to work cause of this time away from working... I'm really bad at distracting myself when I feel this bad and I'm not sure what to do... The past few months have been so hard, I just want things to progress and be somewhat normal for me again. This would be a good first step, but if I even can't do this, why am I even trying anymore...

[quirkywords]

Bunny,

Welcome to the forum. I am sorry you are feeling anxious about your new job but it is understandable after having time off and being dismissed unfairly from your last job.

AS I am writing this I am hoping/guessing you will be getting ready or already at work.

I hope you managed to get some sleep.

I think the middle of the night is not a good place to think as we always seem to dwell on the negative.

Hopefully in the morning you managed to get yourself to work.

I can imagine how hard the last few months hve been for you.

You said you know you are capable of handling the new job.

Once you arrive , I am sure you will be told/were told what you would be doing for the day.

It s good you have another job .

Let us know how your day went, if you feel up to it, asI am interested in how you went.

Take care and all the best, you are not alone.

Quirky