G
So, I just switched to a different shift at work, new people, new area, new everything. Bring on the anxiety. I thought I was fine starting out. Tuesday was great, no problems. Went by really fast, love my new managers.
Then while I was work wednesday I just got hit really hard with panic attacks. I had to leave early. It depends on how bad the panic attack is for how long it takes for me to recover. Some I just need a few hours to calm down and regroup, others I need a few days. This one was pretty bad. I realized I wasn't going to being seeing my guys(the ones I used to work with on nights) anymore. And the laid back atmosphere and everyone was friends with everyone(and I hate to say this, but everyone spoke english, even if it was dirty sometimes).
Now, I know very few people, none of the know my anxiety situation, so I can't just talk to someone to calm myself down(on my old shift all I had to do was talk to one of the guys and they'd have me laughing and forgetting all about it in no time). Half of the people on this new shift speak spanish, so sometimes I wonder if they even understand half of what I am saying(I'm a fast talker).
Anyways, for sleeping it off helps tremendously, but I can't sleep at work. There is one particular person that I made friends with really easily since I already knew him from when I was helping out on the weekend shift a few months ago and he also transferred to this new shift, so that has helped just talking to him about whatever.
I was just wondering what I can do in the moment to stop the attack(nauseousness, dizzy, everything spiraling out of control, sweating, hard to breath, etc.) without having to leave work. I've tried praying, and I know with God everything is possible, but sometimes I need help NOW. Xanax takes time to kick in and I don't have time to wait for it.
Any suggestions, or your own experiences would be most appreciated, I'm at the point where I'm not sure what to do anymore. Thanks. <3
Then while I was work wednesday I just got hit really hard with panic attacks. I had to leave early. It depends on how bad the panic attack is for how long it takes for me to recover. Some I just need a few hours to calm down and regroup, others I need a few days. This one was pretty bad. I realized I wasn't going to being seeing my guys(the ones I used to work with on nights) anymore. And the laid back atmosphere and everyone was friends with everyone(and I hate to say this, but everyone spoke english, even if it was dirty sometimes).
Now, I know very few people, none of the know my anxiety situation, so I can't just talk to someone to calm myself down(on my old shift all I had to do was talk to one of the guys and they'd have me laughing and forgetting all about it in no time). Half of the people on this new shift speak spanish, so sometimes I wonder if they even understand half of what I am saying(I'm a fast talker).
Anyways, for sleeping it off helps tremendously, but I can't sleep at work. There is one particular person that I made friends with really easily since I already knew him from when I was helping out on the weekend shift a few months ago and he also transferred to this new shift, so that has helped just talking to him about whatever.
I was just wondering what I can do in the moment to stop the attack(nauseousness, dizzy, everything spiraling out of control, sweating, hard to breath, etc.) without having to leave work. I've tried praying, and I know with God everything is possible, but sometimes I need help NOW. Xanax takes time to kick in and I don't have time to wait for it.
Any suggestions, or your own experiences would be most appreciated, I'm at the point where I'm not sure what to do anymore. Thanks. <3