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Changing jobs but completely paralysed by anxiety
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06-09-2020
10:27 PM
Hi there
I have GAD and usually can manage it pretty well apart from racing heart insomnia and co aren't worrying thoughts but day to day I'm ok. I'm a vet nurse and at my clinic all my team have quit over the last couple of weeks it has been quite a shock, I have applied for a new nursing role and I got it it's at a specialist clinic so the role is a much bigger one than I have done before and I will be on the surgery tram. I have huge imposter syndrome going on and I am in complete panic mode part of me feels like I should just stay in my sage job where I know the role and can walk to work although we will be getting a whole new team as most staff have left so who knows what that will be like. I am filled with so much anxiety of starting at this new clinic I have even told them I have anxiety and they have said give it a month and see how you go. I am worried I will start there a d regret leaving my safe comfortable job.... but maybe I should push myself..... I just know where my limits are ..... Maybe safety is best for me. I'm scared of making the wrong decision ....... I can't even think about what's it going to be like on day one of the new job .... it just feels me with dread not excitement....
I have GAD and usually can manage it pretty well apart from racing heart insomnia and co aren't worrying thoughts but day to day I'm ok. I'm a vet nurse and at my clinic all my team have quit over the last couple of weeks it has been quite a shock, I have applied for a new nursing role and I got it it's at a specialist clinic so the role is a much bigger one than I have done before and I will be on the surgery tram. I have huge imposter syndrome going on and I am in complete panic mode part of me feels like I should just stay in my sage job where I know the role and can walk to work although we will be getting a whole new team as most staff have left so who knows what that will be like. I am filled with so much anxiety of starting at this new clinic I have even told them I have anxiety and they have said give it a month and see how you go. I am worried I will start there a d regret leaving my safe comfortable job.... but maybe I should push myself..... I just know where my limits are ..... Maybe safety is best for me. I'm scared of making the wrong decision ....... I can't even think about what's it going to be like on day one of the new job .... it just feels me with dread not excitement....
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14-12-2020
09:33 PM
Hey Paul it's been awhile since I posted ....I was wondering if you wouldn't mind elaborating on what you said about previously you taking on a more stressful role for career advancement because you thought you should. I'm in that position at the moment and would love to hear your thoughts on it . Are you happy in your role now?
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