Stopped by to speak to my friend
Here at work, I am in one of the few remaining offices.
I went out of my way to drop by and yap with my only friend in the building. She sits in an area that is wide open, hoteling desks everywhere.
My social Anxiety went through the roof in the hour we spent yapping.
I also think my anxiety was partially caused by the thought of another person who was my only other friend but I walked away from looking over my shoulder. She sits about 50 feet away with clear line of sight to my back where I sat.
That was this morning and still hours later, I'm so much on edge.
@braindamag3 social anxiety can be crippling at times. Sometimes the mind exaggerates so much. Take a deep breath. 💛
Ever since work has been renovating and opening up all areas to hoteling style seating, my anxiety has worsened.
The thought of loosing my sanctuary (office) in September has been eating away at me. I will have no choice but to book a desk in the petri dish (I have become a germaphobe since Covid)
I am the only one out of almost 1000 employees to still wear a mask.
@braindamag3That sounds really draining. You pushed yourself to be social, and your body stayed in alert mode even after the moment passed. That does not mean you did anything wrong. Social anxiety can stay in the background for hours.
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Thank you Priya, even though this happened a few months ago your words are comforting.
While at work my anxiety continues to rule me, these days it seems that walking and listening to music during my lunch hour is the only thing that calms me down.