Recently I diagnosed myself with anxiety, I know I’m not a
doctor but the next best thing is self-diagnosis. I had it all along but have
only just realised how apparent it is now. After reading countless blogs on this topic I see
quite a lot of similarity of it in myself. I wouldn’t say I have overwhelming anxiety
but never the less it does cause me some kind of stress.
It is very apparent when it comes to jobs and interviews!
Which I don’t actually think is uncommon, it is normal to be nervous and a bit
anxious of the unknown, but to the point where you talk yourself out of it? I
am a huge huge dreamer and that corresponds with my career and my goals. I’m an
ambitious girl and I want to go out there and conquer the fashion/beauty world!
*fist bump* so why do I let this stop me?! More than anything it is so
frustrating. I feel like im supposed to have my sh*t together by now!
I get an amazing opportunity for the job I want (after years and
years of being in that state of a 20-something woman who has no idea what she
wants to do with her life!) and I just can’t go. I sit there for hours
wondering what they will think of me. What if my words don’t come out? I get
terrible belly pains, nervous sweats and just the constant voice in my head
telling me it’s not worth it L
I’ve been to interviews before and I can hear myself stammering and all the
negative comments seep in and all the effort I put in tends to be pointless, I already
make my mind up that they won’t want me in their company.
It’s not that I’m not
capable, I don’t tend to apply for jobs where I know I wouldn’t be able to cope
or have the skills so I know I can do the job I’m going to the interview for. That
is where the element of guilt and disappointment I have for myself comes in, so
not only do I have to deal with the anxiety but all those feelings afterwards. The
feeling of worthlessness and how much I have wasted a good opportunity.
The funniest thing is
I can also sit there and tell myself that it’s an amazing opportunity; you are
opening doors for yourself, you’ll be fine, just let your personality shine
through etc. etc. yet .
I just don’t believe enough for me to put one foot in
front of the other and make my way there…
I would really appreciate it if anyone out there also
suffers from these kind of symptoms and has certain techniques which help them
overcome them could get in touch with me ..Not that I want anyone to experience
this! Maybe it’s nothing and maybe I’m just over reacting? I know it is all in
my mind and I don’t know how I go to this stage really. Everyone deserves to
live their life freely and not be setback, but it’s those kinds of things that
make us stronger in the long run!
Xoxo
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