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Can you, just ya know, focus on work rather than talk about everything that isn't work? I like a laugh from time to time but this isn't a school play ground. Because I sit in an office away from the main group, and have minor managerial duties, it doesn't mean I'm more superior than anyone...

Just an update: nothing much has changed, the car issues remain unresolved although I was able to ask for help for the heating issues (which I didn't get a majorly sympathetic response) but my mood is just down. I get anxious by the prospect of driving bit further afield than I normally would...

I have had an abysmal start to this year, my anxiety was getting on top of me in terms of things that needed doing (car repairs, for which I have no clue about how to do it or to even ask someone; heating issues at home that I have to sort but not sure how) and it is my week off so I planned for...

Now, my history with driving a car has been a very traumatic experience from 16 years of age when I started the car for my brother and hitting the nearby wall! I passed in 2009 and at that time, I didn't have funds to buy a car. In 2012, I did and I bought a car which proved a costly experience...

So, unbeknown to all at work, I suffer from anxiety (I hide it well, hence why many people say I'm calm on the outside) and get really anxious in some situations when it comes to talking in groups, or confronting difficult people and situations. Now, I've accepted a role that will see me line...

So, today, after a long time I can only describe that I underwent an anxiety moment that left my heart beating doubly quick, my hand shaking and stuttering my words. One of my work colleagues is a very disliked individual with a short fuse but generally I've got on well with him. Today, I told...

At work with one of my colleagues who is humorous and a tad popular with younger members of the team, I find myself getting upset (not externally) that when he makes jokes at my expense that I can't respond. My strategy is to laugh it off, but I just am unable to say anything in response. If...

I've always been jealous others relationship in the sense that if I was friendly with someone and I saw them having a much better time with another person, I'd feel frustrated that they weren't doing that with me. I'm insecure and not that good with social relations hence why if I do make a...

I've been in my job for three years and for as long as I can remember, I've always been shy and anxious. But I do like and am grateful for the job I have as it has provided its challenges and stressful periods (most if it linked to dealing with difficult customers on the phone and in person)...

I was thinking how my family manages me and my personality and thought rather than criticising me in public or sly jabs about me weaknesses in any aspect of my life. Rather than the aforementioned approach, I react well when someone puts an arm round me and provides support rather than...

Hi, I had a refresher lesson today after a long spell (2013) not driving for various reasons (anxiety, lacking confidence) and one of my areas to improve on is bigger roundabouts. I get a tad nervous and find waiting, going for the right gap, then changing gears, turning the wheel to go round...

I feel in abit of a pickle at work, primarily in that I'm stuck in the middle of on-going disputes between two colleagues who don't particularly like each on a professional level (even personally, maybe) One of my colleagues is someone who I respect both personally and professionally. She has...

So, I've never bought condoms so I don't know if there is any social awkwardness buying them as there used to be many years ago. By awkwardness, it's the looks from the cashier etc and the general uncomfortableness that will be exacerbated by my anxiety even more. I've even looked at buying...

I've been in my job for over three years now and I'm fairly content despite the challenges, and internal politics it brings. Over the last year it would be fair to say that I've had more responsibility my way through additional tasks that might not normally be assigned to me, but we are a small...

Now, my history with driving a car has been a very traumatic experience from 16 years of age. I won't go into full detail however I passed in 2009 and at that time, I didn't have funds to buy a car. In 2012, I did and I bought a car which proved a costly experience as I had embarrassing moments...

What has been motivating factors in changing jobs? I've been in my current role for 2 and a half years and for someone whose work history is littered with brief spells, it has been good to build up a long stay somewhere! I have periods of anxiety in the job (one of which was being a shop front...

Considering I wanted to become a journalist and read books, many articles on my interests, I find when I want to write creatively I really struggle. My mind goes blank meaning I tend to waffle on without structure and my vocabulary - despite reading work from writers I like - disappears and I...

My career goal since a young age was to become a journalist. After education at various levels achieving to complete this goal and not succeeding, I realised my personality (not assertive, confident, out-going) was not conducive to this so I gave up and decided to get jobs that paid the bills...

So at work, our office is on the first floor and there is a telcom system if people come to see us which is a rarity (thank God - before we were based in a busy town centre location which I'd suffered for two years) but my manager now says we can turn people away if they sound/or are disruptive...

I had my day planned at work. I got tasked to do a job which disrupted my plans hence I rushed the task, made a few errors which won't cause problems but I'm not good at adapting to changes.. I get annoyed for being asked to do them (bizarre I know) then I rush and make errors. Can't seem to...