Should I tell my employer I have anxiety disorder?

If your issue is putting you or others at risk, you need to tell someone. For example, if you're taking certain medications and operating heavy machinery. If your issue is affecting the standard of your work, it may be a good idea to tell your employer so they can support you.



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First, you may want to start with a simple deep breathing exercise called the 5-5-5 method. To do this, you breathe in for 5 seconds, hold your breath for 5 seconds, and then breathe out for 5 seconds. You can continue this process until your thoughts slow down or you notice some relief.

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Look at how much time you spend worrying about what you're doing now and how much time is spent thinking about what might happen. 80 per cent of your anxious thoughts might be about 20 per cent of issues, so next time the anxious feeling comes up, stop and ask yourself why you're thinking about this now.

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