Guess I am just after some re-assurance last day of a 5 week holiday from work and severe anxiety and panic. Getting all the fun symptoms IBS type gut discomfort Severe Nausea Panic Frequent Urination Trouble Eating/drink due to nausea Tight Throat Thought of Choking Ironically all of last week I was sort of looking forward to going back to work and was keen to go back early but one day before I am back to anxiety. But also keep thinking of scenarios that could happen at work instead of enjoying my last week. Guess that is the key! I am on 20mg of Lexapro which for the most part reduces anxiety Just checking if this is sort of what others see too?
Been there - my big thing was what colleagues would think etc., best bit of advice I was given was to tell them so first coffee break thats exactly what I did & I have to say they could not have been nicer offering help if I was under pressure or just wanted a chat. Honestly the best thing I ever did, my sick stomach, the tightness in my chest etc., all left got stuck into work & had no time to think about how I was feeling! Yes there were days I got hit by a wave of anxiety but my go to was “this too will pass” & having shared with colleagues as I did, well I just thought instead of the “what ifs” I went with so what. i honestly thinking about doing something is worse than the doing. we are all stronger than we think - youve got this x