How do you deal with a coworkers anxiety issues. A couple of my peers (his direct reports) have voiced concerned in private to me, and think his anxiety is not healthy for the team.

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I was recently diagnosed with anxiety/panic disorder. Looking back, it all makes sense and I wish I sought help sooner. Does he recognize that he has anxiety? What specifically is the issue? And is it rooted in truth?

This is a tough topic, something I am dealing with on my team as well. It’s hard to discern what causes anxiety because it’s usually not just one thing and there can be multiple triggers. Plus what counts as anxiety, only when diagnosed or does everyone feel anxiety, if so, to what extent? Does the whole team work around the person who’s experiencing or has been diagnosed with anxiety? How so without impacting rest of the team and expectations? No clear answers, but certainly wish there were. I do think an honest and open dialogue helps coupled by identifying small practical steps for the individual and the team to take.

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