Long time listener, first time caller

Where to start? I feel most anxious at work. When the phone rings, is it someone from another department playing a prank, is someone cancelling their order? How should I respond to it, treat it like an actual customer and listen to the other party get angry because I don't understand if it's a joke or not, that's always fun.

I also feel very anxious when people I don't know that well are making references about me in front of me via something they supposedly saw on the news last night. "I see, you just indirectly called me a *** and that some day I'm probably going to have a sex change, cool...thanks for that." That's what I would say if I could, something in my brain won't allow me though.

Rolling with the punches is what I've been told I should learn how to do, maybe with a side of medication and this or any support group it may one day be a reality.

hey lid, welcome to the site. well done for reaching out.

could maybe tell us more about yourself? do you get any help for your anxiety?

love
maedi

Welcome! As Maedi asked, are you seeing a therapist?