Stress Center Peer Support

Ok, the thing that is causing the most anxiety in my life right now is my job. Friday is my safe haven, the day that I know some of my burdens will be temporarily lifted when I walk out the door and head into my weekend. By Saturday night I already start to dread Sunday because I know Monday is just around the corner and the stress machine will start up all over again. Does anyone else feel this way? Right now I already have that panicky feeling in my chest and I can't seem to relax. Just the daily tasks that I have to do at home today are beginning to stress me out. I did have a cup of coffee earlier and that is something I'm definitely trying to cut back on because I know it's not helping with my symptoms.

It's so frustrating!!!!

Hi, May I ask what your job is? I teach school . Sometimes I feel like you describe. I just think about being there 8 hours and then getting home. Is there anyway you can change jobs without it hurting you financially? I to have noticed I am more anxious after a cup of coffee. ( Down to one in the morning.) Sorry you feel so miserable. Just remember that in the Bible it says "It came to pass". Hang in there!

Hi Butterfly. I work as a bookkeeper in a very busy company. In fact, I do the books for two companies. I am pretty much the only AP/AR/HR person they have. We are running into some cash flow problems and it's all very stressful but no one seems to ever worry about it but me and it's not even my friggin' company!! The same exact scenario was playing out last year at this time and that's when I bought the program and started in with it. It helped me trmendously and then things started to turn around at work financially so a lot of the pressure was off for a while. But now it's back and this time I'm having a harder time shaking it off.

I'm sure I could change jobs, but it's a fear thing too. I've been at this job for over 10 years and the thought of starting over somewhere else can be overwhelming at times. But I'm a realist too and I know that I can't continue to let my job affect my health.

I know this will pass...it always does! My other problem is I'm PMSing right now and that always sends my anxiety levels sky high!!

Thanks for the encouragement, I appreciate it! You hang in there too.

Stef