Senior 1 here- I have recently been getting severe episodes of panic attacks every morning before sitting down to work. Unusually anxious this busy season (probably due to be assigned on a huge re estate fund client which i am definitely incapable of managing in addition to smaller clients)? At this rate, i feel like ill end up finishing busy season with a medical condition such as stomach ulcer. Every day is a nightmare for me- at a loss as to how to deal with my emotions right now...
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This happened to me last year after I ended up in the hospital with heart palpitations. Took some time off, went to therapy, and it took a while but I am back to normal.
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Let your superiors know how you feel. If they are worth their salt they’ll be supportive. Mine were winning to clear my schedule for the next 2 weeks without me even asking, even in the middle of busy season.
It comes down to a mind set. What worked for me when I went through this is literally doing the exact opposite thing you think you should do. What really helped me was when I was in the “anxiety thought cycle” instead of thinking omg omg omg I’m panicking I’m panicking, it’s happening etc. Think rather “I love this I can’t believe this is all my brain can throw at me I can handle so much more.” Things like that. It definitely sounds weird but when you welcome intrusive thoughts instead of running from them it helps a looot. Good luck!
Sounds so strange...
I am tempted to schedule a discussion with my coach and tell her exactly how i feel...
Do this!
Its happened to me many years ago when I was a senior and was put on numerous challenging clients. I was thinking if I am having a heart condition but slowly realized its stress. I didnt go to therapy but slowly learnt dealing with it.
Anybody go through something like this? How did you manage your emotions thru busy season. This is my 5th busy season and never felt this much severe anxiety before
I just went through this, I regret not going to my doctor and for not mentioning it to someone on my team sooner. It really hurt my performance and by the time I got help, most of my jobs were already in bad shape and people could tell I was struggling. At the end of the day, my biggest regret is not putting my health first.