📍 My Opinion:
What you're describing appears to be a pattern of anticipatory anxiety and maladaptive coping with stress or change at the workplace. Despite performing well, the negative perception and avoidance behavior when facing new tasks or responsibilities could indicate an underlying adjustment disorder, perfectionism, or even subclinical workplace anxiety. This cycle of avoidance followed by job change gives temporary relief but reinforces the problem long-term.
Next Steps
✅ Next Step (What should the patient do next):
1. Consult a psychiatrist for evaluation — therapy can help identify the thought patterns driving this reaction.
2. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) works effectively for workplace stress, anticipatory anxiety, and unhelpful perfectionism.
3. If needed, short-term medication can be added to reduce irritability, performance stress, and rumination.
4. Workplace coping skills and structured behavioural planning can reduce job-hopping and build job satisfaction.
Health Tips
💡 Helpful Tips / Word of Caution:
Avoid impulsive job changes; the new job honeymoon often fades and triggers the same pattern.
Start journaling your thoughts and feelings when a new responsibility arises — this will help you identify triggers.
Practicing mindfulness and problem-solving techniques rather than escape-based coping can help shift your mindset.
If left unaddressed, this pattern can evolve into chronic dissatisfaction and occupational instability.
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📍 Dr Shivam Bhandari Jain — Consultant Psychiatrist
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