Just started at a new job, anxiety is weighing me down

[nicenite]

I've just started my first full time job as a nurse after uni. I've suffered with social anxiety, and anxiety surrounding my family since year 10. In my new job I'm really struggling with confidence to talk to senior workers and I constantly feel like I'm doing things wrong and forgetting things. I feel like my colleagues can tell I don't know what I'm doing and are talking behind my back. I get very overwhelmed when the day gets busy and have even been on the verge of tears at work one day. I feel so stressed going in to work that I struggle to relax at home and feel like I can't do any other activities besides work. When I work a PM shift I spend the whole morning worried at home and even feel sick to my stomach. Any help or tips are appreciated! Thanks

[white knight]

Hi Nicenite, welcome

I was the same. I'd worry about getting to work at 4pm if I got too involved with other peoples jobs etc.

The best idea is to use things at your disposal. Alarm clocks, notepad and pen in your pocket and so on. Then during the day prior to work do hobbies and distractions. When addressing others this will take only time to become better. If you can tell someone is disrespecting you in front of others don't be afraid of chastising her/him. That way others will take note.

Google (just read the first post if you like)

Topic: depression, distraction and variety- beyondblue

Topic: worry worry worry- beyondblue

Topic: the origin of anxiety- beyondblue

Topic: anxiety, how I eliminated it- beyondblue

repost anytime in those threads or here.

tony WK

[Rayefall]

I am in the same boat, I am scared my anxiety is going to get the better of me . It’s only my second week, and feel overwhelmed that I will do the wrong thing. Just got to tell myself don’t be so hard on myself. I wish I knew the answer hopefully in a couple of weeks I will wonder what I was so anxious about. Just try to relax when you get home