Gerri,
Thank you for sharing your story with us here, I warmly welcome you to the forums. Diagnoses of any kind can be so personal, so I commend your bravery in opening up to us.
I'm sorry to hear that your diagnosis is causing you this much anxiety. Diagnoses can mean different things for different people, and it's very normal to have experience a level of anxiety or uncertainty after receiving one. Just know that if you feel you need some extra support, you can always contact your GP about the possibility of speaking with a therapist or psychologist. They may be able to offer you some professional advice with regards to managing your newfound feelings of anxiety.
If you feel comfortable, being open with your work superior about what you're going through can help your organisation to develop plans and procedures that can help make life at work easier for you. Provided you feel comfortable and feel it is necessary to do this, of course. Diagnoses may mean different things to different people, and whether or not you share it with others is dependent on when and where you recognise it is appropriate to.
To calm your feelings of anxiety, do you have any hobbies that you enjoy pursuing? Something like reading, painting, or journaling can really help consolidate some of those difficult feelings and give your mind a chance to breathe and relax.
Having a good support network is important as well. Friends, family, and loved ones can play such a significant protective role for feelings of anxiousness, particularly after such diagnoses. Their support and reassurance can be so meaningful.
I hope this is helpful advice. We're always here, if you feel you'd like to reach out again.
All the best, SB
