What anxiety disorders are connected to Workplace Stress?
I ask because I was often told I had ADD and some general anxiety disorder, but the anxiety only manifests itself in stressfull workplace scenarios – especially when I'm feeling rushed or bullied by people… as what occasionaly happned in my afterschool job in food service, at a theme park no less. I normaly multitask very well but when I'm presured to do too many things at once I get really nervous. When people begin yelling at me and insulting me I'm likely to panic. Other then those highly stressfull situations, I'm perfectly fine.
Is there anything going on? I'm not working there anymore of course, but I still want to know what exactly causes the anxiety so I can overcome it.
Note: the insults I've mentioned came from the customers themselves, every once in a while (it's a themepark) a disgruntled guest will take it out on the busboy – the resturant's meat shield.
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This kind of reaction is really common even for people who don't have anxiety disorders! Removing yourself from a dysfunctional workplace is always a good idea, but sometimes it can be a good workplace that has occasional bouts of stress in busy times. At these times, it really shows how organised the workplace is: if it's good, everyone will be busy but focused on their jobs. If it's bad, no-one will know what they're supposed to do, no-one will be in charge, and nothing will get done.
The best way that I've found to cope is to ask the most senior person "what do you want me to do" and do that job, then do the next one then the next one. Keep your head down, make sure you're doing one thing at a time, and ignore insults – that just means that the person shouting them is disorganised and isn't actually doing any work themselves!
April 21st, 2009 at 9:04 pmfear of failure
April 21st, 2009 at 9:04 pmThe workplace can be perhaps THE MOST STRESSFUL aspect of an individuals life.
I have suffered (well under control with meds) with panic and anxiety for a little over 10 years now (I'm 32.) I know how uncomfortable the onset on panic can be at work. Especially if you deal with customers or clients. The fear of passing out or embarrassing yourself is very common although extremely unlikely.
Unfortunately, I have left good paying/status jobs because of my stress issues. It is something I continue to work on and hopefully will not prevent me from having a career where I can excel.
Best of luck…and BREATHE.
April 21st, 2009 at 9:04 pmYou put yourself in the "boiling pot" of stress.
April 21st, 2009 at 9:04 pmNo offense to the food service workers!
The reality is that tensions run high and some people
lose patience.
You sound like you have endured a lot while
you were there!!!
You must of had a lot of self control to not repay the
"bullying" behavior.
Maybe your good attitude will pay off in your next job!
My bet's on you, kiddo!