I am finding it hard to be at work anymore. Driving into work and being at work sends my anxiety soaring. I have to take a xanax to calm down. My job is very simple and I am left alone in my own cubicle. I don't know why I would get so anxious here. I just want to drive home as fast as I can. Anyone else?
Hi Alesha, it's the typical fight or flight response that comes with anxiety, in your case you feel anxious and feel the need to flight.
How long have you had these symptoms and have you been given any guidance on how to manage the anxiety?
You might benefit from some CBT.
Hope your ok soon.
Neil
I've had anxiety for over 10 years now. I cannot drive very far from home and hate being away from home. I'm on Effexor, buspar and xanax as needed. I know techniques I can use but some days nothing helps. I'm attending my first therapy session tonight and I hope hope hope it helps
I have had anxiety since I was a child, I am on medication for it. But anxiety has destroyed my life.
After 30 years of severe anxiety I don't think I will be ever to live a normal life.
I experience the same exact thing. I feel like everything is in fast forward and I have to keep up the pace. If I'm going somewhere I have to get there now. Doesn't matter if I'm running late or have plenty of time, I have to be there immediately. I also get more anxious at work. Its anxiety. You can never slow down and relax. I've started breathing exercises that have helped slow me down a bit. I'm also eating better because of my blood sugar is too high or low, it gives similar symptoms as a panic attack. I'm on medication which has helped. I wish it helped more but compared to where I was at a year ago, it's good progress. I can now leave my home, walk the dog, go to work, be alone. But still working on the medication because I can be better. I'm on lamotrigine, buspirone, gabapentin, and temporarily on clonazepam. The clonazepam has helped the most but of course it's a benzo so can't be on it for long. I'm talking advantage of the break for constant attacks to practice coping skills and retraining my brain to see the world as good and not dangerous. Sounds like to me you need to make some adjustments to your medication. I would speak with your doctor. I'm very open with my psychiatrist and I don't hesitate to make appointments if something is not working.