Notices

Just barely hanging on

Old 01-26-2014, 09:43 AM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Ireland
Posts: 244
Just barely hanging on

I have been having trouble a work for the last couple of months. It has been on my mind a lot.

Today, sunday I just got hit with a wave of anxiety and despondency about my position. I've had it for hours and I just want it to pass.

I'm day 24 by the way.
Finnie is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 09:44 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Canine Welfare Advocate
 
doggonecarl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 10,961
What kind of trouble? Related to your drinking?
doggonecarl is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 09:45 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
 
Tang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,450
Work has been especially anxiety producing for me as well. Although I can't separate reality with work from anxiety from recovery.
Tang is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 09:55 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
bona fido dog-lover
 
least's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,671
Congrats on 24 days sober! I hope the anxiety from work passes.
least is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 10:27 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
adee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: US
Posts: 556
Breathe. Take a long walk. When I get anxiety like that, I try to focus on doing rather than thinking. Sunday work anxiety is a killer for me at times too - I understand how crippling it can be, but try, try, try to let some of it go. Thinking won't change it. Hang in there.
adee is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 10:30 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Ireland
Posts: 244
Originally Posted by doggonecarl View Post
What kind of trouble? Related to your drinking?
No, I failed a kind of loyalty test with my boss. He has his foot on my throat.

I'd say indirectly linked to drink in that my thinking wasn't straight to go against my organisation.
Finnie is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 12:18 PM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Kaleidoscope eyes
 
KateL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: London
Posts: 5,243
You have done well to stay sober, go into work tomorow with a new head xxxxx good luck!!!
KateL is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 02:53 PM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,043
I'm sorry for the work problem Finnie.
Not sure what the solution is but it's not drinking.

hang tough...

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 05:11 PM
  # 9 (permalink)  
Member
 
Stomper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 150
When things at work cause me concern or cause me to worry it helps to reassure myself that things will always work out in the end. If I continue to remain focused, work hard and put forth my best effort, then things will turn out positively. Things may not always turn out the way I thought they would or hoped they would but they always seem to work out. And sometimes, better than I ever imagined.
Stomper is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 05:41 PM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Anna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,328
Finnie, don't let the issue at work upset your sobriety.
Anna is online now  
Old 01-26-2014, 06:34 PM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
 
TigerLili's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 3,597
Originally Posted by Tang View Post
Work has been especially anxiety producing for me as well. Although I can't separate reality with work from anxiety from recovery.
Me too!
TigerLili is offline  
Old 01-26-2014, 06:38 PM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Member
 
Kris47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 28,801
Finnie,

I'm sending good vibes and some extra prayers your way for figuring it out.

Stay sober and that will help as well!

Good luck. Now try and relax tonight.
Kris47 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:12 AM.