Anxiety getting out of hand
I have just started a new job recently and the anxiety of going in each day is getting worse. It’s a promotion in a new facility but I now feel that I am not ready now (despite working towards it for over 3 years). My 2 deputy managers are also quite negative and I don’t feel this is helping with me properly settling in as all I can think is that they believe I’m not right for the job.
I’ve always been a nervous/anxious person but nothing on this level. Each time I’ve visited my MS nurse she has mentioned to bear in mind I’m more susceptible to depression/anxiety and I don’t know if because it’s being mentioned 3/4 times I’ve now got it in my head!
I have an appointment with my GP this week as i haven’t been able to eat properly or relax since starting. I keep telling myself I’m over-thinking and over-reacting about nothing but it is making me physically sick. I’ve downloaded a number of different apps that help with meditation and anxiety and it works for maybe an hour, but it soon comes back to me. It’s becoming a real struggle just to get by day to day and I’m dreading seeing people because I know they are going to ask about my new job!
Has anyone else experienced this and have any advice.
@hen87 , you got this job because you've worked for it and you have the skills/capabilities to do it. That's not me speculating, that's your bosses who gave you the job. But, it's a change and we are human, so any change is uncomfortable. However, it's like any new job, you need to learn the ropes, the characters and the general office "ambience". This will come quickly over time. Your two deputies may resent you at first as you got this position and they didn't. You must build up their respect for you, by proving that you can do the job and will be heading a good team. You're not anxious, you're not depressed, you're apprehensive and that's good. Your bosses have faith in you and you won't let them down. So, congratulations on your new position. 😊
@stumbler thanks. Like I said it is a new place I am in so first I am meeting the deputies. At first glance it appeared they were just overworked (old manager left 4 weeks prior to me starting so they needed to work overtime) but I have quickly realised that there has been changes to the company that they were resisting prior to me starting. My issue is that I need them more until I am settled in the role and I feel like they are resenting me and not wanting to help. As I said I am quite an anxious person as it is, I expected nerves starting a new position in a new facility but this has been a couple of weeks and I am physically sick every day before having to go in and it doesn’t seem to be letting up 😢