Posted by Penny on March 17, 2004, at 9:18:46
In reply to Another day, another fifty cents or so, posted by All Done on March 16, 2004, at 21:41:44
(((All Done)))
Sorry I haven't posted much lately - I shouldn't be posting at work due to some problems I've been having, but, well, here I am.
I know what you mean about work anxiety. I have been terrified of my boss...well, pretty much all of my bosses that I've had over the past few years at different places...and I don't really have an answer for you other than to say that I can relate. I would lay awake at night worrying about work, and then come to work the next day and close my office door and hide. I've conquered the bedtime worries by listening to books on CD/tape as I'm trying to fall asleep. It gives my brain something else to focus on. I can't listen to music b/c I can't hear music and not move or sing or something. But listening to someone read is so relaxing to me. Especially if it's something enjoyable. Nothing scary, of course...
As for work - I had my work review a few weeks ago, and officially got an 'unsatisfactory' rating. Joy. I was soooooo completely distraught. And, at the same time, I felt a sense of relief - like, "Okay, now I don't have a choice (not that I did before) about getting some serious work done," and so on. It was strange. Even though I felt terrible, and even though it added another level of stress that I was dreading (but anticipating), it also sort of relieved some of my anxiety. Perhaps it was because I was so worried about the worst-case scenario, and then it didn't happen? I dunno...
Anyway, a few things to think about - what is it about your job that is stressing you out? I mean, is it an inability to get a handle on your responsibilities? Is it the environment? Is it boredom? Is it your boss? What?
P
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