Anxiety, OCD and...Your Job
I've been lucky in that, throughout my battle with anxiety and OCD, I've been able to hold down a full time job. For some people, that just isn't possible and I don't think that's something that anyone should be ashamed or embarrassed about. Equally, taking some time off can be beneficial for some. However, I find work to be a good distraction. It gives me something else to focus on and stop me dwelling on negative thoughts and worries. That's not to say though that it's not hard. I frequently feel anxious at work that something I've said or done has offended someone or that everyone is going to realise that I really am as crap as I think I am and they'll fire me. I also sometimes get a feeling of being trapped and like I can't ever leave the office - I frequently have to go outside just to remind myself that I can step outside whenever I like. There have been times when I've sat in the car park in the morning trying to convince myself to go ...