I am waiting to get a start date for my new job but I am worrying now about starting because of my bad days.
Going through menopause and on the days that I get really anxious with the fast racing heart and palpitations, I wonder what am I going to do if I wake up and it's one of them days, how am I going to go to work ?
Does anyone have these same symptoms and have to go to work ?
Hi Tina.....yes, I have these symptoms (plus a bunch of others) and I've got a full-time job (and, like you, am going through menopause)...some days it's a real struggle....today I have a raging headache and I feel dizzy/lightheaded but here I am at my desk, doing my best to stay calm...I wish I had some advice to give you, but the best I can do is to tell you to hang in there....I see a therapist once a week and that's starting to help a bit...this forum is a great place to vent....everyone has been wonderfully supportive....hugs xxx
Thank you Wearykitty for your reply, I appreciate it 😊
This is a full time job and it shall be at a desk also, I will be a ward clerk in a hospital for neurobility.
On my good days I feel excited about starting. It on days like this with my heart racing so fast, I think, how am I going to do this. I don't want to give the job up as I was lucky to get it with over three hundred applicants.
I also keep thinking that maybe it will do me good and take my mind off the anxiety that comes with the menopause.
I won't give up though and I shall start the job and just hope I will be ok.
X
Tina,
You will definately be anxious the first week or so, but remember that is normal, everyone is scared/anxious of the unknown. Once you get used to the routine and the people and the job the anxiety will subside.
Keep focused on the job not the anxiety and it will all work out. I started a new job in September and thought everyday I just cant do this, but everyday I made myself get up and go and its been almost 2 months now and everyday is easier. keep a routine, eat well, get a good nights sleep ( LOL if you can) and it will all work out for the good.
Well done you! This could be the making of you if it's the right job for you...everyone struggles starting a new job, but it's also exciting... New freinds, earning money, routine in the day etc etc..... All positve steps forward xx
Thank you Vicki,
I was excited but it's taking so long waiting for the start date, we are just waiting for one more thing now then I can get started.
First of all it was the application then had to do tests then interview. The interview was two months ago ! They told me I got the job five weeks ago, then I had to take lots of ID and references in. Been waiting for checks to be done two came back, still waiting for the last one. Must be because it's in a hospital, but it is taking so long.
I don't think I'm too worried about starting, only the normal anxiety about that what most people would feel. I'm more concerned about these really bad days I have. Hopefully you are right and I will be fine x
Ty Tracie,
Yes I know you are right, just having a bad day today, I hope it will be the making of me and help me get through this anxiety x
Tin well done on getting the job with such fierce competition. You must be very proud of yourself. It sounds a really worthwhile job. Congratulations.
I expect you will be fine because you will be so busy you will not have time to get anxious. I truly feel things will be just great for you.
Let us know how you get on.
Awww Ty so much Anne, you have actually made me feel better about starting. 😊 xx
Tina I think we just need more confidence in our own abilities. You will be fine, I know it. You sound such a lovely caring person. Let us know when you get a starting date.
Takr care and very best wishes
Thank you darling. I will let you know 😊