Monkey's Magical Treehouse of Awesomeness

[MonkeyGirl18]

I didn't ask yet because i wanted to wait til my anxiety is under control.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I was trying to research my "medical" issues more and came across that a deficiency in vitamin B12 can cause panic attacks and anxiety...and it isn't about taking more vit B12 orally it's the fact that if your body doesn't process it right in the stomach you need to take vit B12 shots.

Have you ever been tested for vitamin deficiencies or malabsorption problems?

[MonkeyGirl18]

No, but im terrified of needles and would not do the shots....

[galled]

You may not need shots. Getting tested is the starting point. At least you may know the cause.

[npixelz]

My mother always tells me that if I want to quit a job, I should wait until after I've found more work. But quitting might not be the only way, as Lemon said, it might be a good idea to let them know you wish to advance.

My sister has social anxiety and she's afraid to talk to people about things, so I understand what you mean.

I can understand the fear of needles, I don't like them much myself. But as galled said, it's better to at least find out the cause.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Sometimes they can find other treatments then shots... I had my blood drawn yesterday, waiting to hear back. I just look the other direction and I think she said take a deep breath so that helped to distract me too.

[MonkeyGirl18]

I wouldn't quit until I have another job set in stone.

[npixelz]

My mom would always hold my hand and distract me in some way any time I had to take a shot. Either singing to me, making me laugh, asking me about something I was interested in, or something else.

Yeah, that's a good idea.

[MonkeyGirl18]

My anxious mind can't be distracted so easily.

Was talking about it to my mom. It helps ease my mind when im conflicted to get a second opinion.

[npixelz]

Yeah, I understand how that would be a problem...

Yeah, having a second opinion is always good, especially about important things like that.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

It's always good to at least have someone to listen while you talk things out...sometimes hearing it yourself from your own mouth brings clarity, and another opinion or viewpoint is always good too, especially if it is from someone with experience.

[MonkeyGirl18]

Ya know. One surefire way of getting me into a panic attack:
-put me in a position where i have to multitask and move fast
-get around me. The more people, the "better".
-blatantly ignore my existance.

All but one of my biggest fears in one swoop. The only fear they didn't induce is my fear of heights. Not that they can add that in.

I'm terrified of being ignored. I've called for a manager before and had them just ignore me. And when i repeat myself and they've heard me the first time, like, I'm sorry I'm trying to be sure I'm heard. Don't get pissy with me.

I'm claustrophobic. And I don't say that because i want to be left alone or anything, you get around me and close, i will panic.

Just, not helpful at all to my social anxiety. I try to push through. I push nyself, but sometimes a little too hard and I get into a panic.

I'm just done.

Shit like this makes me want to quit sooner before I've secured another job.

[npixelz]

Oh dear, that sounds awful. I'm sorry to hear about that. I had a bit of a meltdown myself. I just couldn't take it anymore today. Everything I do doesn't seem good enough, we barely got anything done, and just everything about the job I hate, so it finally got to me. At least we can share in our misery together.

[MonkeyGirl18]

Well, I'm trying to get a second job at a rest stop basically cleaning and stuff like that. Super easy. Relaxed.

I have an interview for it in the morning and after a few events that I have planned passes, I'm just going to find a new job and leave McDs. I've been there too long. It's got to me and I need something new.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I'd suggest trying to work at housekeeping in a hotel, I know someone who did that for awhile, but there are time restraints so you have to work quickly and that probably wouldn't be good for your anxiety. There are jobs that are more behind the scene and less stressful...keep checking out the job listings and talk to people about what their jobs are like to see if it is somethign you might like to do. Volunteering can also lead to job opportunities too.

Good luck!