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!

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Sounds so strange...

I am tempted to schedule a discussion with my coach and tell her exactly how i feel...

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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.

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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.

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