Comments on: What anxiety disorders are connected to Workplace Stress?

By: lilacsigil

lilacsigil — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:04:29 +0000

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!

By: raj singh

raj singh — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:04:29 +0000

fear of failure

By: Andrew R

Andrew R — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:04:29 +0000

The 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.

By: w.c.cl'arma

w.c.cl'arma — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:04:29 +0000

You put yourself in the "boiling pot" of stress.
No 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!