overcome fear of losing job

I have had a toothache/facepain for over two weeks, I know I need to go and see a dentist but I have a great fear of going because of cetain circumstances that happened while going to the dentist as a child. I have been taking advil for the pain and most times it is tolerable but now it seems to be getting worse as it is keeping me awake at night.

To overcome anxiety, one must understand the logic of why the brain is feeling threatened, it sends messages to the body saying its under threat. New pathways need to be created to overcome the old programming. So for example, if you panic over a fear of flying, you must start flying and let the brain realise that its all okay, and reprogram the thoughts. However, the fear of dying can't really be practiced. Some buddhists meditate in a morgue as it is the closest we can get to dying.

I work in HIV research, but at the same time, I have an extreme HIV phobia. I work mostly with HIV infected cells and tissues, and I always wear proper protection such as face shields, gowns, and gloves. However, sometimes I feel like I was exposed to the virus. I'll feel something got into my eye, or feel something wet around my eyes. Whenever I get a sore throat and slight muscle ache, I start to panic.

My fear usually compounds because a feeling of "unfinished business" and I often obsess about the lives of my wife and kids if they lost me early in their young lives. Losing my life insurance and job don't aid in that. I replay all the news stories and the experiences of people close to me that I feel were taken too soon, and know that pure numbers are against me.

I am a male, 25 years old, and for the last 5 years or so of my life I have been suffering from what you might call severe depression. It didn't get this bad until about 2 years ago. I was always a bit of a loner but before I could at least function socially and had some friends but all of that has changed recently.

The anxiety produced when confronted with height creates what is near panic. The fear only exhibits itself primarily on the ground and outside.. I do not have a fear of flying in a jet airplane or inside tall buildings. It has become a real problem for me to enjoy skiing. I'm ok as long as I don't have any major "drop offs" thus limiting the area's where I can ski. I've tried to overcome the fear with little success. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Agreed. But some of these fears can be overcome. Puppies and chicks tend to be fast moving. Find the right kind of puppy at a pound or store, and I bet his response will be different.

I know for me, the combination of talking through it and medication, helped me to overcome my fears with health...keep us posted!

I am losing my job, my house, my husband, everything due to my anxiety and I don't know what to do. I'm so HOPELESS. I can't focus due to anxiety, I pretty much shut down when I get too anxious and it's affected my work so bad that I took a leave of absence. I took 4 months of, took different meds, NO Meds work except clonazepam but I don't want to get addicted to clonazepam but its the only thing that works.

Hi again officer Amber! I cannot stress enough how amazing you've done!!!! You REALLY don't give yourself enough credit! Look at how far you've gotten and all you've overcome! From the fear of going in the very first day for training, to muddling THROUGH the training despite some rough anxious days, to now two months on the job!!!! That's incredible!!! I think you need to focus on the fact that you DO have anxiety, and you WILL from time to time have bad days.

I keep reading sad stories of how women keep losing there babies and its got me scared :( how do you cope with it , how do I turn off the bad thoughts ?

Fear of losing someone close to you can really take its toll on any relationship. How long have you been going to therapy? It sometimes can take a little while to see progress, but just keep on going...it can only help. While I am not in your situation, I was really afraid of death for awhile, but realized that it will someday and I have to cherish every moment I have. I lost my self identity, became depressed, and was so afraid to die that I would not live...

s, dealing with all the testing, and getting diagnosed/help. Its also losing our independence, and the fear that accompanies it. Its coming to terms with having really bad day, then having a great one thrown at you. Its wonderful, but after working 17 years at a job that I took alot of pride in - its that mental struggle with "I am on disablity and God forbid someone sees me really feel good". Don't get me wrong, I thank God for those days.

But the fact remains, that for whatever reason, you have developed a fear regarding something or someone in your life. Whether it is the fear of losing your parents, or some other family member, you are going to have to come to terms with it - by admitting and facing it. A combination of medication and counseling may work out for you - but I believe you absolutely need someone talk too about what is going on inside of you. Chances are it will not cure itself by ignoring it.

Under suitable conditions light falling on the eye may render visible certain objects within the eye itself. So, this type of problem make an issue after some time so as soon as possible you go for the eye care specialist. I hope your problem overcome early.

Dear Lizzie , even after getting tested 3 times on various days as mentioned for a low risk activity...iam still having fear. Can you please suggest how to overcome fear .Sorry for repeated post but i need peace and concentrate on my goals.

I become so frightened during the period of time where I try to fall asleep that I simply do not do it. I find myself finding excuses to stay awake. It's not the sleep itself that scares me, it's the part where I lay in the dark and the silence. I'm afraid of all kinds of crazy things that don't bother me when I am not trying to sleep. I can't keep anything that is bothering me, any kinds of irrational fears, or any unusual superstitions out of my head.

But he has the added pressure of still trying to pay off his vendors, and possibly losing his personal assets, even after the business is gone. I could never have imagined being in a relationship when I was going through this last year, and was very glad no one else was involved. Having said that, I've never dated someone who's lost a job, much less an entire company, so I'm not sure what to do, or what to expect.

m startint to look forward to family reunions and activities related to the holidays and i actually get excited thinking about christmas. The only thought that keeps coming back is the fear of end up not loving my daughter. Is so dumb to think that i could get to that point but it scares me to death and makes me want to cry and i feel this thing on my chest everytime i think that. Am i crazy?

You have had your share of problems over the years. First of all, losing a parent has got to be the worse experience. I lost my Dad a year ago and a few months later I had an anxiety attack. That went away and a few months later I had another one right out of the blue. Of all the things you listed that happened over the year, they all list high on the chart of life stressors. Its a no wonder you are suffering. I think seeing a psychietrist is a good move.

but it wasnt sumpin I feared in advance..just kinda happened...the fear of losing the the one thing in my life thats a pain in the rear end! doesnt that sound stupid when u put it into words?...The money, mental anquish, and depression the pills caused me and I was still afraid of going withou them...go figure!

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