PANIC ATTACK NOW AT WORK

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Help, please. I've been experiencing horrible, awful anxiety at work starting two weeks after returning from a break (education worker).  It is not getting better, only worse, and I just had a sudden rush of horrid anxiety/panic with big physical symptoms.

This is all new for me. I used to have awful uncontrolled anxiety from taking clonopin, but I was always able to work and it helped me by distracting me. I was so intent on keeping my job and being professional, I never had a hard time and didn't have to fake it. Now I cannot concentrate and feel lost at work every day.  I can't see to do what I'm supposed to do and I feel scared here all the time though there is no threat. I haven't felt this way, even when I was in some hostile situations last year, so I don't know what is happening and why.

 

I was supposed to cut last week and held off because I was so anxious, but now I don't think it matters.  PLEASE HELP ME!!!!  I'm terrified I will not make it through the year. The anxiety and panic come on at work, no where else really, except if I think about work at home.  Why is this happening now?  I've been using CBD oil at home, but there is no known rebound effect.  None. 

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this a typical w/d symptoms. i'm suffering those too, altough more towards the evening before my once a day K dose.

you might have been cutting too fast, and 0.125 drops are way too large especially below 0.5

i also have mixed feeling about cbd, i think it is a bit useful on days you dont have to work  and only for physical symptoms

here is what i learned about updosing, which i had to do once due to too large cuts which caught up with me, updose only a bit, and wait at least a week before making any move

once you stable, continue with a liquid or dry cut taper, by reducing 5-10% only

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Sorry this is happening to you.  Sometimes, the old environment can stir up old events that can cause anxiety.  Those 'events' may be from years ago, but may still create some degree of a toxic environment in which you have to function.  A lot of think that we're pretty good at burying the hatchet when these things come up, but over the years they add up.  It gets to be difficult to keep a lid on that war chest full of old (bad) memories. 

 

Benzos keep us numb to those accumulated bad feelings, but they were probably still occurring (and adding up).  Now you get to confront them head-on.

 

I don't know a lot about CBD rebound.  I imagine there could be a slight rebound since there is with THC.  But it would only be about as 'bad' as a caffeine withdrawal (a little irritability and maybe a mild headache). 

 

As you work yourself back into the working world, be sure to made enough time during the day to get outside to see the sky, walk around a little, relax your mind.  Don't use that time to plan or review your work.  Just be.

 

Same for your time in the office.  Just do the work.  Be in the moment.  If fear starts to pop in, you're not in the moment.  That might be a good time to step outside and appreciate the birds or clouds in the sky.

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Can you work out really hard before you get to work?  I find I feel like I am mainline caffeine and really crabby but if I get on my exercise bike then take a walk it helps

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Help, please. I've been experiencing horrible, awful anxiety at work starting two weeks after returning from a break (education worker).  It is not getting better, only worse, and I just had a sudden rush of horrid anxiety/panic with big physical symptoms.

This is all new for me. I used to have awful uncontrolled anxiety from taking clonopin, but I was always able to work and it helped me by distracting me. I was so intent on keeping my job and being professional, I never had a hard time and didn't have to fake it. Now I cannot concentrate and feel lost at work every day.  I can't see to do what I'm supposed to do and I feel scared here all the time though there is no threat. I haven't felt this way, even when I was in some hostile situations last year, so I don't know what is happening and why.

 

I was supposed to cut last week and held off because I was so anxious, but now I don't think it matters.  PLEASE HELP ME!!!!  I'm terrified I will not make it through the year. The anxiety and panic come on at work, no where else really, except if I think about work at home.  Why is this happening now?  I've been using CBD oil at home, but there is no known rebound effect.  None.

 

Work is actually where I had my first severe panic attack (the one that sent me to the ER). There a few things I do to lower the stress. I keep a portable fan on my desk, for some reason being cooler helps calm me down. I also always have a bottle of ice water with me, i put it on my neck as I get heated when I have panic attacks, and drinking the cold water helps bring my heart rate down. Finally, I have a place in my work building I go to when I feel myself getting agitated. I go and do deep breathing (this is so key in healing).

 

Good luck, I used to hate being at work for the same reason, but I've managed to find little tricks that work for me, hope some of them help you. You will get through this!!

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Thank you everyone!  I don't have any accumulated bad experiences at work, but the work I do puts me in close contact with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression. I know that this takes a toll and have always been good about self-care. Now that I'm vulnerable I think it's just hitting too close to home for me.  I am also being evaluated by someone who is younger and much less experienced than I am, who is often rude to me.  I assume this person doesn't like me because I don't think she is rude to everyone.  Since I do feel so vulnerable I am worried about how things will play out for me this year.  I always, always have excellent evaluations, and I already feel unprepared for this year's so I am anxious and FEARful too. 

I did go out for a walk, and it helped a lot.  Thank you all for your support, I truly appreciate each reply.

 

XOX