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Afraid to go to work
My anxiety attacks always happen at my job. I called in today but I cannot keep doing this.
Oh geez. That can be s rough! Yes, you certainly cannot keep mising your work. As hard is it may be, you're going to have to keep pushing through.
I can't recall, are you on meds? In therapy? I remember you being in some kind of treatment, but can't recall what.
You avoiding work is only reinforcing the panic in your mind. The more you avoid a place, or situation where you had a panic attack, the more your brain thinks there is REALLY something to fear, hence why they continue to recur.
My advice is to ask your doc about a low dose "as needed" rescue med, like Xanax or Ativan, that you can use to get you through those rough moments at work, so you can stick it out.
I feel for you, that's a tough spot to be in for sure. Please update us.
I can't recall, are you on meds? In therapy? I remember you being in some kind of treatment, but can't recall what.
You avoiding work is only reinforcing the panic in your mind. The more you avoid a place, or situation where you had a panic attack, the more your brain thinks there is REALLY something to fear, hence why they continue to recur.
My advice is to ask your doc about a low dose "as needed" rescue med, like Xanax or Ativan, that you can use to get you through those rough moments at work, so you can stick it out.
I feel for you, that's a tough spot to be in for sure. Please update us.
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