I have extreme anxiety and depression and I am always fearful around people at work. Why?

Hi,

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I can understand your problem. A lot of individuals have anxiety, but fortunately, this can be treated with medicines and psychological methods. You have mentioned that you have anxiety at the workplace. You have a feeling of uneasiness when you are around people who intend harm. This could be part of social anxiety. Do you have a feeling of uneasiness when you talk with unknown persons too? Do you feel that this anxiety is resulting in the loss of your work? Do you have anticipation about anxiety-provoking events even when you are relaxing at home? These are symptoms of social anxiety.

Relaxation exercises like breath-holding exercises, meditation, yoga, etc., help boost confidence and thus help ease anxiety. Drugs like SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like Escitalopram or Fluoxetine, etc., can be used to reduce anxiety. Drugs like Etizolam can be used on SOS (as and when required) basis in anxiety-provoking events. Even in places where you feel anxious, the drug will work. You can talk with a psychiatrist for a detailed prescription.

I hope this was helpful.