Struggling with anxiety about work lately

3h ago·1 min read

Been having a lot of trouble sleeping and my mind races at night thinking about stuff that happened at work or might happen. My boss said something critical in a meeting last week and I can't stop replaying it in my head. It's probably not that deep but it's affecting my mood at home and I feel like I'm snapping at my family for no reason. Has anyone dealt with work anxiety? Does it get better?

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PPhil M.New Dad23m ago

The sleep deprivation makes the anxiety worse which makes the sleep worse. It's a cycle. Have you considered talking to someone professional? No shame in it. I finally did after a bad stretch and wish I'd done it sooner.

BBenNew Dadjust now

I've been there. The racing thoughts at night are brutal. Have you tried anything to wind down before bed? I started putting my phone away an hour before sleep and it made a real difference. Also just talking to someone about the work stuff sometimes helps get it out of your head.

BBrandonNew Dadjust now

I hear you man. When I'm in that headspace, everything feels magnified at 2am. Sometimes I just get up and read or do something mundane instead of laying there spiraling. Takes the pressure off trying to force sleep.