Anxiety at work

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Hi I have had 2 full blown panic attacks at work.

My baseline anxiety outside work is manageable but at work I am constantly fighting to keep it together.That despite Pschologist  and medication help its been 9 weeks and I still need medication to get through my work day.

the anxiety is palpable and slow lifts as home time approaches.

I understand my brain associated work with danger due to previous panic attacks.

medications have not really helped.

anytime I am not engaged in a task at work I feel I am battling intrusive thoughts that I am about to panic.

people have assured me it will get better meanwhile I feel it’s has not eased after 9 weeeks.

[white knight]

Hi,welcome 

When youre distracted you avoid those intrusive thoughts.

In my experience deep breathing works best and you can do it anywhere and anytime. Take 4 seconds to breath in as much as you can, hold for 4 seconds, exhale fully for 4 seconds.

If you have a passion like a hobby that helps as your mind is on that.

Humour, try bantering with workmates. It makes working enjoyable.

Get a medication review

Relaxation exercises before bed along with those breathing exercises.  

Use search- "anxiety- how i eliminated it"

TonyWK