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Feeling lost, confused lonely at new job
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I am feeling stressed out, depressed and highly confused about life since the past couple of months. I'm unable to concentrate on anything, overthinking a lot, getting lethargic and loss of energy, which is negatively affecting my professional and personal life both.
A software engineer by profession (all good till graduation), I have had a short breakdown in my first company (a MNC) and now feeling lost at my second (a small startup).
What can I do to come out of this?
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Dear practo user,
I understand it's difficult for you to go through this condition. Your expression of problems that you are facing needs more detailed information and assessment as it could be anxiety related conditions needing professional attention.
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Visit a clinical psychologist
Health Tips
1. Take a time-out. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.
2. Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals.Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate the symptoms mentioned by you.
3. Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health.
4. Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.
5. Learn what triggers your anxiety. Write in a journal when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern.
6. Talk to someone.
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Dear human, I understand that it must have been difficult for you to have come out and share this, it needs lots of courage. I appreciate your effort to have taken the first step in your mental health journey. Being stressed out and depressed could be because of various reasons which need detailed exploration and the associated symptoms like lack of concentration, overthinking, being lethargic and loss of energy could be managed by identifying and addressing the major concern and this can be effectively done through therapy.
Few suggestions to manage your stress and overthinking:
1. Try to identify the reason/cause for your stress, what’s bothering you exactly, why do you feel stressed out and depressed. For example, you’ve mentioned that you feel lost and lonely in your new job. Think about why you feel this way and what could be the possible elements in your work environment or in your personal life that makes you feel like this. While identifying, write down the possible reasons as it would help you to reflect on yourself. After writing it down, try to prioritize these by what you think affects you the most. If you already know the reason, well enough :)
2. If you’re unable to point out a particular reason, that’s completely okay. But if you're able to list out a few or a single reason, try to think of healthy ways to manage it. Think of things that are under your control and start working on it.
3. If you’re not able to figure the above mentioned things on your own, that’s completely okay. You could always seek professional help like consulting a psychologist/therapist who would be glad to guide you through this.
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Please book an appointment with me via practo, we could go about exploring your concerns in detail and figuring out a beneficial way to manage it :)
Take care!
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Hi you need to consult psychologist to explore your concerns in detail. It will help you to give insight and it changes the way you can perceive life and lead happily.
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The fact that you came to a conclusion that your feeding off the negative energy and feeling tired of work rather than enjoying it in itself is a big sign for you to take up radical steps to try analysize further wherein the next 1 year you see yourself
Think about it
You will get varied perspectives
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take a couselling session and maybe your mind block is released
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Hey There!
It seems like you are going through a rollercoaster of emotions. When you are stressed, it's only natural for your mind to go into a panic mode that inhibits clarity of thought. It's like a cloudy day where it's hard to see clearly which is why it's hard to focus. Your body is trying shut off from being overwhelmed and slowing down.
The good news is you don't need to be stuck there and we can work together to build on skills that can help you stay calm in the face of a storm and build your confidence. I've worked in corporates for ten years before practicing independently as a psychologist. So I understand the essence of work life and startups.
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Feel free to reach me to book a call. You can also visit www thehappyspace.in . You can also get a free 15 min consultation before you start counselling to clear any concerns.
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Thankyou for Sharing I appreciate that you are aware about your feelings...and approaching guidance from professionals. First of all Relax, it's may be nervousness for a new beginning. Divert your mind into positivity, work on your skill which are useful for your field, if you really need I suggest you to consult with Psychologist for betterment.
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If needed Consult with Psychologist.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
To understand yourself better and to get some clarity, I suggest you to consult a psychological Counselor..
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For more details and understanding you can reach me by using the link given below :-
https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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Ms. Rajatha Sarkar
Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello thanks for your approach to us, I understand it requires a lot of courage to speak out. As you are young energetic, filled with loads of fresh knowledge, confidence and eagerness to do many things in the field you are passionate. Starting of the career it's quite natural that we wouldn't be able to handle any kind of negative instance. It would affect us on focus, demotivational, overthinking , inferiority and others.
That will be carried for next step of life, which is not suggest able,
You can try to understand the opportunity (situation) made you learn something,
If you think about the past you might lose the present..
Work on to build confidence.. skills..
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In the meantime you can take the help of psychologist to cope with the situation. take care, all the best!
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Ms. Ritika Matta
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi, you can contact me for an online appointment and we can explore this narrative together
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Dr. Anamika Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi there...It seems you are worried about your present and future as what had happened in the past.I would suggest you to give your full energy and enthusiasm for your new set up and see wonders happening.Help me understand since when are you experiencing these emotions?Its difficult to concentrate in the present moment if we are stuck in the past memories.Its kind of a trap you are falling into. Please seek professional help.You can book an appointment with me or with any other Counselor Via Practo.Take Care and Good luck.
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If you would like to connect with me:
www.counsellingwithanamika.com
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