Does anyone else suffer from work related anxiety and / or panic attacks? How do you cope / what helps you most? I’ve always struggled with my anxiety but it’s been getting much worse recently

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This job has given me severe anxiety. The fact that the client feels comfortable to cold call and text at all hours makes it so much worse for me. Hanging by a thread

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It’s the worst part about this job. I wonder if it’s me or the job but then remember I never feel this way on weekends or when I’m with family/friends. I guess it’s the price to pay for the name brand on your resume and work experience

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I had anxiety so bad it used to cause me extreme stomach pains my first two years. Never experienced that before in my life. I had to stop caring about this job as much as I was.

Some things fall through the cracks now, but I'm happier. We'll see how busy season goes.

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Get. Out. Of. This. Job. Your mental health is NOT worth what they’re paying you, I promise. Figure out if it’s the client, the team, the service line, or the concept of public accounting. Take breaks for yourself, drink tea, turn off your work phone, don’t answer emails, maintain your social life, get a cat, quit.

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OP: PWC should have a help line that you can call. I used that service a couple of years ago and it was super helpful. Give it s try. Good luck

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Better living through pharmaceuticals and a really good therapist makes a huge difference for the better

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I get severe anxiety sometimes when i go to bed with a huge list of things to do looming over my head. It’s best to remember it is always just a job and stressing about your work won’t make you more productive. I find it helps to write down all my biggest stressors on a regular basis because I’m most worried about forgetting something or letting it slip through the cracks. Writing everything down puts it into perspective for me. I understand how you feel!

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