I was on short-term disability as of 12/24/24 for mental wellness, or lack thereof. I found out in July that my company was outsourcing my position in March 2026, after 8 years as a dedicated employee.

Now, I find myself triggered and waking every morning with intense panic pains, and I have to do my anxiety breathing exercises moments after I wake up.

Does anyone have advice on how I can change my state of mind?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

This isn’t direct to your question… and I hope you get better, and find appropriate care… but let’s dive in…

What are the terms of your STD insurance? Is it possible you can go on LTD? It’s been my experience that although your role may be gone, if your on STD/LTD, your now under the shell of the insurance company… your company and prospects no longer play a role… granted, you will not have a job when you are medically cleared to return, but you have time to get yourself situated and obtain new employment…

like

I have gone through the exact same situation except when my leave was over I resigned and then all the work I did in the past six months on my mental health was destroyed just the anxiety of going back to that place that really burnt me out with too much to deal with!

 Now I am in a outpatient partial hospitalization program for therapy and getting my medication reevaluated. I do hope they give me a new psychiatrist because for the last three years, no one has listened to me when I said the medicine that I have been taking for eight years is no longer being effective, which I feel also really contributed to my bad choices when it came back to going to work.

My best advice would be to face it rather than try to avoid it. Breathe, include movement, possibly try journaling or a technique where you narrate every thing you are doing (ex. "I am picking up the shampoo bottle; I am putting shampoo into my hand; I am washing my hair with the shampoo"... Etc). And try your best to stay present in the moment you are in. Meditation is great, such as guided meditation videos on YouTube. Try not to get too caught up in how you feel about how you are feeling (I.e. "I hate that I'm anxious all the time"). Slow the mind, be kind to yourself and if you aren't able to generate the positive thinking on your own there is no problem with inputting positive thinking with the guided meditation. Oh and if you aren't already, therapy therapy therapy!

likehelpful

Morning anxiety has something to do with cortisol level spike after wake up. So first thing please drink plenty of water and eat a healthy breakfast. It helps a lot!

like

I experienced this and went out on FMLA.
What helped me was to wash my face with ice-cold water. I listened to videos by Calm on YouTube and listened to rain or white noise to relax.

like

What does the short term disability have to do with this? You’re dealing with a tough situation. Take time to feel better and find a new opportunity

Meet with an employment lawyer

What’s that going to do? Their job is being outsourced… they’re not being laid off…

Consult with an employment lawyer to check if you have a claim for disability discrimination, or any other claim related to your right to take FMLA or other leave.

You’ll want to create a timeline of what you disclosed to your job, and when you disclosed it (don’t post that here).

Also, consider deleting this post because your name is revealed.

Why are we not being recognised, nobody has answered the question I posted, or had given me opportunity to speak with the companies employers. All clients I posted their resume have not been approved till now. Please someone should direct me on how to reach out to employers in this platform.

Get ahead of the situation before you get behind. Lot's of friends, family, mental health support even your GP. Join meetup, bumble bff and makes friends, join groups. The worst thing is to not have anyone to meet up with at least once a month.

Related Posts

Hi All,
I have 5.2 YOE as Java Backend developer along with sound knowledge on Devops and Aws cloud. I am currently looking out for change and have one offer from a startup for 28 LPA fixed.
Also offers from Here Technologies and Harman are in pipeline, How much should be the minimum expectations from these companies on offer side. And Also which one to prefer??

Any insights would be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

like
like

Hi All,

I have offers from following companies. I am java backend developer. Only 7 days remaining in my notice period. Please suggest which one to choose. Years of experience 3.5 years

Accenture Bangalore

ADP Hyderabad

Ericsson Bangalore

Anyone know how long it takes to get an offer or rejection from Accenture after the final interview? Interviewed for a consulting role.

like
like

I am a current Agricultural Technology student, I have loads of hands in experience working with hemp used for CBD products in a farm setting, looking to move into controlled indoor ag, but I have definite interest in the cannabis industry. I can’t even access info on this app concerning that industry due to my age.

like
like

What according to your experience during interviews has been one thing that you said or did made you get the job over 1000s of other applicants for a job, according to you? What is that one thing that made a difference and set you apart?

Just asking to learn from experiences.

like

Any day is a good day to pat yourself on the back. In public. 🤦‍♂️

Post Photo
funnylike

Anyone here a Product Mgr at Cisco? Would like to connect to discuss the hiring process, and get some pointers towards prep

like

For anyone who needs to hear this today, I want you to know that you matter. You have touched someone’s life. The world is a better place because you are here. You may not see it or feel it today, but it please know that it is true.

Post Photo
likeupliftinghelpful

Hi boys, do you find nosepin sexy?

like

Thoughts?
I’ve been working at my current company for 11 years, for the past year I have been waiting for a promised promotion. I have been fully remote for 7 years pretty much good work life. Busy. In April they said I have the job still waiting. I am a project accountant III to a finance business manager.Could be long nights &stress. Still unknown pay maybe 20k increase.. Last week I was offered a govt job at NGA (Budget analyst) 40k increase not guaranteed remote. 45 min drive +retirement

like

At a happy hour and my boss just told me she wants me. Currently in an Uber going back to her place. AMA

likefunnyuplifting

Hi Fishes,

Looking for a job in Oracle Fusion Functional role. YOE- 9

LWD- Nov 7

Please let me know of any opportunities

like

I’m currently giving referrals to Deloitte for anyone with cyber experience who is cleared to work in the intelligence community and willing to work in the Maryland area, experienced in telecommunications, digital, and computer network technical analysis.

likehelpful

Is there a website that shares announcements of recent contract wins by federal contractors across all federal agencies?

Sometimes the leadership does not even inform you on the status of a submitted proposal unless we win the work. I get why they are doing it but it would be great if there was an external source/website that would share this info instead of us waiting around to hear from them.

like

Are HR departments unprofessional/clueless/terrible across the board? Or is this only the case in our industry, and if so why? 😒

like

Super bummed about the hiking trail and beach closures. What are some good outdoor areas I can go to? Walks around my block are getting boring.

like

Additional Posts in Depression/Anxiety Talk

I feel like I am very naive and cannot read between the lines, so I can’t tell if someone is trying to fuck me over or not. This leads me to be extremely skeptical of others’ intentions, and makes me less confident that I can influence others, and in general really erodes my self-confidence. Does anyone else feel similarly? If so, how have you dealt with it?

like

Took my first ever sick day today on account of my very poor and worsening mental health. Just could not bring myself to put in another 14 hour day with back to back meetings and constant activity. Felt very guilty but I honestly wish I could be more honest and actually share with my manager about why I took a day off.

For those also going through this, any tips on how you manage yourself day to day? What self talk tends to help?

like

Looking for some mental health advice - I’ve been dealing with pretty debilitating anxiety/panic attacks for over 5 years. Finally started to get some help for it through medication, however the first 3 meds my PCP prescribed me (ssris) didn’t work. Because I haven’t deal with the anxiety it’s gotten really bad. Do I go to a pyscitatrist whose trained more in pharma or start with therapist. Have done therapy in past without much help.

like

Last ADHD evaluation was during my adult life but too long ago. I never accepted Adderrall but now realize that I should try it. I knew people were abusing it but I didnt realize how hard the abusers

like

I had an interview last week and waiting is raising my anxiety. I am on anxiety medications and it doesn’t seem to help. I don’t know why I am getting anxious as I already know I can not control the

Treat yourself kindly. ❤️

Post Photo
likeupliftingfunny

Why do bad things always happen to good people

like

How does everyone manage SAD during the winters. Feeling so down and not sure what are the best ways to cope.

like

Anyone successfully take Short Term Disability for mental heath? What did you need to provide?

like

I’m feeling anxiety about Coronavirus. Does anyone else think that the virus is being used by the government for population control? I don’t know if I’m paranoid.

like

I suffer from depression. Currently on 150mg Venafaxcine. It seems my depression is worse in the day and I come alive at night. Has anyone experienced this with or without Venafaxcine?
I work remote and I'm currently on the bench. I'm worried because my utilization is low...Im trying to learn new skills and sleepy during the day it makes it hard. I don't get sleepy until 3am because I'm wired/hyped up. I don't know what to do. Without the meds, I won't be able to get out of bed...

like

Hi does anyone have health anxiety while working out? Haven’t worked out since September and really scared of going back to the gym because I gained some weight and I become very panicky when my heart rate goes high. Anyone has any tips on how I can go back to the gym and go back to enjoying my workouts?

like

How have you combated your fear of rejection? I fixate on such small things as when my friends, for example, reject plans I have made. This definitely makes me more averse to putting myself out there and makes me ruminate on past perceived failures, which are clearly not good for personal growth

like

How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed when you’re having an anxiety attack and just want to curl up under the covers?

like

How do I stop comparing myself to others? I know I shouldn’t, but practically speaking I can’t help it... every time I open LinkedIn... and I can’t not go to LinkedIn coz I am job hunting.

like

SM on my project stepped away on paternity leave. SM was the one who led partner discussions and most of the client meetings. We're a week from a client deadline.

As a manager, I'm stepping but incredibly stress with the amount of moving parts. I don't have a strong rapport with the partner (Neither did the SM) to be open and transparent on how stressful I'm feeling without downgrading myself.

I'm sick to the stomach and very anxious, stressed at the suddenness of the thrust.

Help!

like

It feels weird to see people around you getting exactly what you want from life, and you’re here just putting in the efforts and time and waiting impatiently for your turn. I think I need to stop and let it go.

like

In a new job and my manager saw through my impostor syndrome. He said it out loud that I need to work on my confidence and overcome my insecurity.
I constantly feel like I’m surrounded by people smarter than me and I doubt myself a lot. I’m scared everyone sees through my impostor syndrome and feel horrible about myself.

like

Just heard today that my project is going to shutdown in October. I am not sure what is going to happen with me since my manager did not say anything yet. Super stressed not sure what to do?

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal