Major pressure coming my way. :/. Eeekkk

A girl from work is ill and will be out All week. This puts a lot of pressure on me because I will be working alone and I can't walk away if I feel anxious. This takes away my security Blanket. I'm so afraid I won't be able to keep my cool like that for an entire week. I have no choice if I go home there will be no one to work. My anxiety stems from not being able to walk away if needed. Im scared of being trapped. Even if its just to my desk. The more I'm needed the more I get scared. A whole week!! Any suggestions incase I freak out??

Jess,

I am sorry that you are facing these challenges this week...however, I know that you can absolutely do this!

Black and white thinking gets me into trouble as well sometimes. It is a common thinking pattern for anxious people.

Instead of thinking "I can't leave, even if I need/want to!" try turning the thought around into this postive mantra: '"I have the ability to stay and get the job done!"

Envisioning a postive outcome, and remembering past experiences when you were successful even when nervous or doubtful will also help boost your confidence.

I also agree with Display that being forthcoming about your week without your co-worker. If your job is designed to be shared, or to have support...it may be unreasonable to expect that you can do it on your own...and therefore some allowances should be made. (extra breaks, help brought in if needed, ect.)

Keep posting, and wel will help get you through this.:)

S.C.