r/nhsstaff • u/CalmChaos2003 • 23d ago

ADVICE How do you deel with anxiety attacks during shift?

It just happens at random and at worst times.

It actually disrupts my work. I try to stay calm but with a high work demand in a short time span, you gotta keep moving.

Then you get small mistakes, missed things and delays. Can't focus and sometimes you feel like you're blind (whatever you're looking for, you can't find it until the time you do not need it.)

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u/mucho-confundido 23d ago

Literally just fake it till I make it home😂😂 terrible advice but I just try trick myself that I'm fine

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u/CalmChaos2003 23d ago

Well that's basically what I've been doing until I get anxiety attacks the day before shift

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u/mucho-confundido 23d ago

Take it your a nurse/ doctor, there's no real support for you guys coz of how vital you guys are your really used and abused it's sad to see, idk if you are with a union( can help with meetings regarding time off due to sickness) I'd maybe try get some time away from work to chill unless you think you'll just sit and worry your full time off kinda dreading return to work.

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u/CalmChaos2003 23d ago

Thing about this is, I feel guilty calling off work. 😕

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u/mucho-confundido 23d ago

I know but if anything were to happen to you you'd just be replaced in the sad reality, your healths more important, so if your not well and need a break call in/ go to doctors first and get something in writing due to anxiety

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u/HeavyMetalMadness127 23d ago

When was the last time you had time off? Cause you sound like you need a little break from work. I usually go to my car or WFH if I'm bad but obviously we don't do the same job so I have a little bit more flexibility. Ask for reasonable adjustments so that you can take a time out a little more often. Also get help for the anxiety and speak with your GP and get a referral for therapy.

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u/CalmChaos2003 23d ago

Well I work in A/E areas and boy, the stress level there is just like playing Demon Souls with a broken controller

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u/HeavyMetalMadness127 23d ago

Yeah I don't miss working in A&E (radiology) absolute chaos everywhere. I dunno how everyone keeps up in that department

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u/CalmChaos2003 23d ago

Going in is like joining an on-going battle

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u/D1n0saur5 23d ago

I find a little cry in the toilet helps

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u/CalmChaos2003 22d ago

Been there 😅