Stress & anxiety

[1010]

Hi, this is the first time I ever reached out for help. Feel very vulnerable and alone in this at the moment.  I have my first chat with beyond blue in the morning, still unsure if this will help me.  I'm basically over thinking and stressing out about my business and employees added to the weight of building a new home.  Things seem to have gotten on top of me recently 

[Happylife]

Hello 1010,

Warm welcome to the forums. You have come to the right place where you can share your feelings without any judgement. You have taken the first bold step of reaching out for help, so be proud of yourself.

This is a very safe and friendly forum supporting each other's mental health. We are all facing some or the other mental health challenges, so you are not alone, we are all here to listen and help.

I totally understand your feelings, overthinking can be a very hard habit to break, it only creates an endless cycle of stress and worry. I tend to overthink a lot too about everything, at times like that, I try to distract myself and challenge these negative thoughts.

Looking after employees, having your own business and building a new home or moving houses all these can be very stressful and exhausting. Some things that can be helpful are meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises and exercise in general. It's about finding what really works for you. 

If I may ask, is there anything specific that has happened to your business that is triggering this stress/anxiety?

Also, do you have any family/friends or good support group you can talk to?

If your anxiety and overthinking is taking a toll with your daily life, then I would encourage you to speak to your GP or a mental health professional (if you haven't already done so).

I am here for you, happy to listen and help if you feel like sharing more...

Take care

Happylife

[1010]

Hi,

Thank you for replying.  I've spoken to someone from Beyond blue today and we're hopefully on the right path. I do feel somewhat better after discussing things.

Family and friends are good, although it's only my wife who and business partner who know about this at the moment.

Work, looking back it started at Xmas where an employee decided to try and pick a fight at the Xmas party with the my business partner.  We had to sack him and this had a knock on effect to another employee who also done damage to some of our clients which we've now recovered.  

Lately I've put too much pressure on myself to keep the cash flow coming in which has been probably the last 6 months which has taken its toll.  Overthinking about things and the usual stresses of running a business.

However, after speaking to my supporter and my business partner I do feel much better and need to train myself to switch off and just focus on the task in front of my rather than hyperthetical things.

[Happylife]

Hi 1010,

Thank you for your response. Very happy to hear that you are feeling much better after speaking with your business partner and someone from BB.

Try to take small baby steps and please don't be harsh on yourself.

Here to listen and help if you need...

Take care

Happylife