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| Original 7/14/2018 Post | |||||||
Vanessa, 7/14/2018 2:51:10 PM |
Hey everyone, I am starting a new thread here for those who suffer from different types of anxieties, in the hopes that we as a family will support, advice and help each other overcome this dreaded emotional roller coaster. In addition to my autoimmunity and thyroid condition, I have suffered from social anxiety for at least, the last 20 years. Back in 2003, I was so frustrated that my voice trembled so much every time we were asked to go around the room and introduce myself, that I started researching what was wrong with me. It boiled down to the fact that I had and still have to a way lesser degree....social anxiety. I did cognitive behavioral therapy back then and it really did help me mover forward. It used to be so hard for me to stand at a checkout line at a grocery store or make conversation with people when it was at it's worst. Over the years I have put myself in several stressful situations and moved forward over comming a lot of my fears. The last 2 fears that still remained were the fear of office meetings and doing presentations. I have worked from home for the last 11.5 years while I didn't get paid a decent salary, it worked because I didnt have to go into an office and be around people. I slowly worked up the courage 2 yrs back to go to the office twice a year in Lousiana (I live in MO) and face people and it slowly started getting better. I felt comfortable in the office environment. However, my company was acquired in May 2016 and then ofcourse with every acquisition comes layoffs which started happening early this year. I wasn't laid off, but I decided to start job hunting to prepare myself. An offer came my way on May 14th and I wasn't sure whether to take it up (simply because of the social anxiety), so I countered and they came back with the exact figure I wanted. This was a sign from God....also getting the offer was a sign from God because 1 segments of the 3 hr long interview didn't go very well. So I listened to God and said YES to the job. I started June 27th and the 1st 2 weeks were short since the company was closed July 2, 3. July 9th was my 1st full week and while a tad bit uncomfortable, I was moving quite well through the week. Thu evening, I was in super high spirits cos there was just 1 more day left before the weekend. Fri was going great till end of the all company meeting where my immediate mgr took it upon himself to ask me to introduce myself to the whole company and I was so nervous and my voice was so shaky and all I stammered was 2 sentences. Please pray for me to accept this has a PAST event and move forward with dignity, grace, calm and confidence. This is a great job and I would feel terrible to turn it down because of social anxiety. I have fought so hard to be where I am today and it's been such a struggle. Why can't God just take this cup away from me. Anyways, I just wanted to share my story and maybe use this thread for others on this community to share theirs Vanessa | ||||||
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Leslie 8/15/2018 8:01:16 AM |
Hi Vanessa, Glad to hear another awesome testimony of overcoming the anxiety. Well, I have been blessed to be the first recipient of Deanna’s #CHILL. It helps me stay calm and relief stress. The bonus is, I have now been wearing it everyday as my go to perfume. However it’s only been 4 days and it’s making a difference. The smell is simply marvelous! Deanna - Thank you for the #CHILL! I’m Chilling! (LOL) In The Master’s Hand Leslie ?? | ||||||
Anna 8/14/2018 9:51:08 AM |
Hi Vanessa, Thank you for your comments to me. I believe that when our health is poor, we are much more prone to have anxiety. Our sickness does really unbalance us and our neurotransmitters in our brains drop due to the poor nutrition. This causes us to not be able to cope as well as when we're healthier. I'm so glad that you are becoming more confident and that your anxiety is starting to lessen. I did pray that God would comfort you and give you boldness with confidence, but also that you move forward with dignity, grace, and calm as you requested. I hope that the people you work with gave you some reassurance to take away any embarrassment that you may have felt. I really can empathize with your anxiety about speaking in a group setting. I don't do well with it myself, but seem to be ok in bible study settings. But I do have issues praying out loud, even when I'm by myself. It wasn't always this way, but for some reason I started feeling self-conscious about what I'm praying. It shouldn't be this way, because I feel like I've gotten much closer to God, and pray silently without any issues. But for some reason praying aloud has become one. It's very strange. Possibly has something to do with pride, almost everything does. Please keep us updated on your progress, with your anxiety and your health! I'll keep praying for you. God Bless, Anna | ||||||
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