Overwhelmed

[katie3651]

Hey,

Im 18 and have been diagnosed with anxiety for a while. Ive recently just started uni and Ive been at my job for about a month. Ive been doing really well with my anxiety lately, with how to manage it and everything. However today or in a bout 15 minutes Im suppose to be at work, but I just cant go. Every time I think about going I just cant stop crying, Ive tried putting my work uniform on, having a shower and even had a sneaky cigarette. Its too late to call in sick and Ive just turned my phone off all together so no one can contact me, Im scared that Im going to lose my job. I hate that Im like this and Im really not sure what to do about it.

Thanks

[dragonflies]

Hey Katie,

I'm sorry you're feeling like this. I'm 19 and I know how it feels when you just don't think you can make it to work. Let alone work when you're there. May I ask what is upsetting you? Is it that you have to go to work?

I can only think of trying to find a coworker to cover shift. The best thing to do is to try your hardest to face it straight on. I can only imagine it would get worse over time. I don't think you would lose your job. Is this the first time this has happened? We are young. We make mistakes. It's okay.

I'm here if you'd like to talk.

dragonflies

[startingnew]

HI Katie and welcome to BB 🙂

it seems that all these changes are making you feel overwhelmed. im not too sure of your experinces of anxiety but with mine the more overwhelmed i am the worse my anxiety is, maybe this is the case for you too.

starting uni is a very big step and can be overwhelming for those who dont have a mental illness and juggling a job in there too well its alot!

how did you go today in regards to work? here for you when your ready. xoxo