Hello everyone,
It's been a while since I've been here. I couldn't remember my log in info so I had to create a new account. I guess forgetting is just part of having anxiety. I dont know.
Anyway... I'm back to having anxiety more often these days. I have been through 3 jobs since I last visited this site about 3 months ago.
Currently I have been trying to get my real estate business off the ground but having anxiety and panic disorder is making that hard for me. Every time I think about going to my office I get so nervous and I don't go. I stay home and say that I will work from home, but I don't get much done because it's hard when my family is here all day and it distracts me. And lets face it...staying home all day is no way to find potential clients. It's so frustrating because I really want to be successful but this stupid anxiety keeps me from doing anything. I hate it.
I hate that I am not living life, that I am just surviving. I want so much out of life. I want to do so much. Tomorrow is Monday and I really want to go into my office and chat with other agents to get to know the business. But when I think of being in an office with someone else I get so nervous. I wish I was normal. I wish I could just be. Does anyone have any good advice for me. How can I get over this fear of having a panic attack if I go into my office?
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seeker2
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... Hi Cinderella, I identify with alot of what you are saying. I just returned to the forum because my anxiety is getting the best of me. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I am also a realtor in a very busy area. I have been in the business for about 2 years. Do you feel better once you get to your office? Maybe you could speak to a few agents via phone before you go in. I hope you can find a good mentor. You are also like me in that you are so hard on yourself. I want to live my life normally too. Praying for better days for you and me. |
flossy
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... When you're at your office do you have specific times you have to be there? If not, why not do a few hours there and then a few hours at home, giving yourself a more flexible schedule. There's less pressure on you if you say 'I only have to get through three hours' than saying 'I have to get through 8 hours'. If you don't have that flexibility then break it up as much as possible. Do a couple of hours, make a toilet break to see how you're feeling and calm down if need be. Do a couple more and take another break before you have lunch etc. Try asking yourself what's the worst that can happen. So you have a panic attack at the office? And what? It's a panic attack, you get panic attacks and you haven't died yet. I know it's not always that easy, some attacks can be soooo hard but try nipping it in the bud as soon as you can. If you start to feel yourself slipping into one then go make a cup of herbal tea or come on here and write a blog to help yourself rationalize and get some support if you need it. You can totally do this! We're all rooting for you! :) xxx |
