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Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything

Hey forumites. I start a new job on Monday and I am feeling quite overwhelmed. I don't quite know what to expect and a lot of "what ifs" are coming up.

I spoke a bit about it with my psych the other day. This helped a bit.

But there are so many things happening at once and I am trying my damn best to understand it all and what I'm doing. I feel underprepared for it. I feel overwhelmed by it even though I haven't started. I feel I am close to panic I guess idk...... I'm confused

I think I am playing over scenarios in my mind each day.

I still feel there is so much more I can do in life beyond this new job and I guess I feel this way because I have reached a new point on my mental illness/health journey where I want to do everything.

I need to rest now because I have a cracking headache. I'll see you around

@TAB @Former-Member @Former-Member @wellwellwellnez @Bill16 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Meowmy

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Not bad @MDT

Looking forward to the Swans game about to kick off

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Hope you enjoy it @StuF

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@MDT It is really natural to feel anxious and uncertain when starting a new position. Its the discomfort of stretching yourself. Probably it will be a big learning curve for the the first month. Whenever I started something new or got promotion the anxiety, ramped right up. Lots of good tips from everyone. You can ride this wave. You would not be given the position if they did not think you had a fair go of delivering. Enjoy some of the the thrill but keep focussed, and you might go places you never imagined.

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Cracking game so far @MDT

NB What @Appleblossom said 🙂

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You're always wise my friend @Appleblossom
keepin it real 🙂

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which team? @StuF

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@MDT Yep, keeping it real as poss for online friendship. Not just buttering you up. Some of that feeling is good for keeping you wide awake to the genuine challenges ahead, but that is what life is about.

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good luck in your new job @MDT hope your first day goes well

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Swans @MDT

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hey @outlander thanks for your support
I hope you are going along okay/well or as much as can be expected these days.
Nice to see you as always
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