Flaring anxiety, stressed at work.

Having a difficult week, was doing ok for a while, very stressed at work, I know I can't quit my job but its just getting beyond a joke, no one listens

I work 10,11,12 hour shifts a day , I sit at a desk all day hardly move around and am expected to eat my lunch at the desk, I have the choice of 2 broken chairs that do nothing for my back, I have asked for a chair that won't give me a back injury.

It seems everything that is asked to improve the position is met with a resounding no!!

Today I was getting talked down by a colleague , I am usually uh uh yup ok sure but today, he clicked his fingers and said "c'mon I want to show you something" I automatically thought am I a dog ???

I got extremely angry but a quiet boiling kettle, it's safe to say I don't like this guy much, and he comes across quite arrogant.

The feeling of instantly switching on the anxiety in a split second, to have your heart beat like a machine gun over little things .

The constant stress that is inflicted on me on a daily basis is getting too much.

I am working on my stress relief but I find that I am filling up more than a can release, holiday sounds appealing


Been having constant symptoms lately


Shaking hands
Tingling in head
Muscle spasms

Recently I been getting a gurgling sound when I am sleeping, I am a little worried about this one, will go see a doc soon as I have a day off

Anyone else relate?

SH,

I am sorry that you are having a difficult week at work...it does sound rough. I think that it is good that you are advocating for yourself, and I encourage you to keep doing so, like in your request for a new chair! You deserve that and a lunch break!! Keep at it until you have some resolution...workers do have rights by state laws...you may want to research the specifics of yours.

Do you currently have coping exercises to deal with your anxiety and bring your stress levels down? Hopefully you are able to use these as they are effective in reducing the mental and physical symptoms.

If you need some fresh ideas, you can always look into our Resources on our main page.

Keep posting. We are here for understanding and support!:)

S.C.

Thanx everyone, good to vent and relate to others, I will keep at my breathing .

I must have got under that guys fingernails today, he got moved to another area of the building, he didn't seem happy , while he was leaving I just couldn't help myself a smirk just came over my face, I think he seen it.

I don't care , I'm loving it, " LOViNG IT" ;)

I'm smiling cause that arrogant guy got moved- now you can have a great day at work and not have to deal with him! Happy days ahead!