Good morning,
I'm grateful to have the opportunity to offer you some guidance.
From what you've written, it seems like you have high hopes for your personal growth. You're a very dedicated person who strives for excellence. Sometimes, when you want to do something perfectly, you might worry about it, which could potentially lead to anxiety.
You mentioned that you were previously undergoing treatment for anxiety disorder and have now been off medication for half a month. Recently, due to work-related matters, you feel that your anxiety disorder may be about to relapse, which is a cause for concern.
If I may, I would like to confirm with you whether the medication for anxiety has been stopped for half a month, and whether this was done under the advice of a doctor at a top-tier hospital. Or perhaps you stopped taking the medication on your own?
I would like to suggest that you pay close attention to this. If you stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, I do not recommend it. It is important that we follow the doctor's advice and comply with the treatment plan for your anxiety disorder, and then plan the time for taking the medicine.
I hope you have a clear understanding regarding the withdrawal of medication.
I believe that your recent work-related experiences have led to a resurgence of anxiety. This anxiety can be divided into two categories. The first is the anxiety associated with concerns about changing jobs. This includes the fear of not performing your current role effectively and the concern that changing jobs might hinder your ability to achieve your life goals. The second is the anxiety related to the fear of symptom recurrence and the potential negative effects of stopping medication.
I believe that the above two aspects are the main causes of your anxiety disorder. With regard to the first aspect, namely the issue of changing jobs, it is important to remember that the choice of where we work is ultimately down to our own preferences. At the time in question, you opted for a role related to directing traffic, which I understand to be a field that you are passionate about.
In this role, you aspire to be an excellent traffic director, hoping to apply your skills to this position and contribute to a more efficient and smooth traffic flow.
You are a person with a strong sense of inner purpose, and you strive to do things perfectly. However, because you didn't handle the first traffic jam as well as you would have liked, you are perhaps a little hard on yourself, wondering if you are perhaps not quite as good as you thought and if you could have done it better.
I don't think it's necessary.
Could I ask how long you have been in this job? Have you recently started?
If we are just starting this position, we need time to adapt to it. Even if we have been in the position for a long time, there will still be many unexpected situations and other things that we will experience for the first time. What we can do is ensure that we are in the best state to meet every challenge. We cannot, however, guarantee that we will complete every task with perfect behavior.
Ultimately, experience is the key to everything. When we lack experience in a certain area, we do our best and then learn from our mistakes. It's perfectly okay if you don't know how to do something the first time; it's also okay if you make a mistake.
Perhaps it would be helpful to focus on making gradual improvements over time, without placing undue pressure on yourself. It's also important to recognize that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process.
It might also be helpful to consider that your anxiety requires someone to be with you, and your monitor took good care of you by transferring you to another position. On the one hand, you may feel anxious about being transferred to another position where there is no one to chat with you. On the other hand, you may also feel disappointed with yourself for not doing things perfectly after you return.
It seems that these two reasons are the root of your anxiety. Perhaps it would be helpful to take a step back and look at these thoughts from a more objective perspective.
Perhaps you would benefit from a quiet place to relieve your anxiety symptoms through your own learning. Do you think a quiet place would be more suitable for you? Alternatively, you might decide to accept going to a place where someone will chat with you, despite the possibility of encountering unexpected situations and making mistakes due to your limited experience.
Perhaps it would be helpful to consider which of these two situations you would prefer to accept.
You may be wondering, "Isn't there a state that is even more perfect?" It's a fascinating question. While there is no such thing as a perfect state, and we cannot fully determine what the standard of perfection is, we can choose the working mode that we most recognize in our current state.
Perhaps it would be helpful to choose where you really want to go, and then we can work together to make that happen.
It might be said that the brain helps us make rational judgments, while our hearts reflect what we truly love.
If I may, I would like to suggest that we move on to discussing your illness.
For your anxiety disorder, it's important to remember that many of us experience anxiety in our daily lives, but it's not typically as severe as an anxiety disorder. So, if you've reached a point where you're ready to stop taking medication, it's a sign that the symptoms that could be treated with medication have been addressed. The next step is learning to return to a normal state of life.
Regarding the anxiety caused by the problems brought about by your work, it is just an anxiety and not an anxiety disorder. Therefore, it might be helpful to consider that we should not worry about the emergence of anxiety, but rather how to resolve it.
This could be a good opportunity to reflect on how previous experiences may have shaped your current approach to managing anxiety. Just as we can gain valuable insights from medical professionals in understanding our anxiety, this process can also help us recognize patterns in our thinking that may contribute to anxiety symptoms. By gently adjusting our thoughts when we feel anxious, we can potentially enhance our overall well-being.
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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Yixinli
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Comments
I understand how overwhelming this must feel. It sounds like you're really struggling with the decision and it's affecting your confidence. Maybe talking to a colleague or friend about your feelings could help clear your mind.
It seems like communication is key here. Have you considered having an open conversation with your team leader about your concerns? They might not realize how their decision impacted you emotionally.
Feeling anxious over work changes is totally normal. Perhaps focusing on what you can control, like your reactions and mindset, might ease some of that anxiety. Setting small goals for yourself each day can also be helpful.
Sometimes stepping back and giving yourself a break from the situation can offer a fresh perspective. If possible, take a short time off or a mental health day to recharge and think clearly.
It's important to remember that it's okay to ask for support. Consider speaking with a professional counselor who can provide strategies to cope with anxiety and guide you through these tough decisions.