Good day to you all,

I'm a young man of about 30 years. I started to notice this disorder since my juvenile years. Anytime I do stuffs when/where there's no one, I'll do it perfectly with little or no mistakes of any kind. But, once I see people putting too much attention into what I do, I always flop because my heartbeat will increase sporadically which in turn give me unpleasant emotions. And this has been affecting me so much in my daily activities.


An incident occurred in my place of work today, I was instructed by my boss (Medical Doctor) to carry out a laboratory test (PCV and Malarial parasite test) on a patient. In the process of sample collection, my hands were trembling to the extent that I mistakenly pricked myself (thanks to God, it was before I pricked the patient), so I disposed the lancet into a safety box and picked another one.

To those who understand medical laboratory works, you'll know that MP test is one of the simplest test to carry out in the medical aboratory. But I was unable to do it properly because the doctor was with me and some other auxiliary nurses, this brought disgrace to me. Of course, I could diligently carry out the test on my own, but I couldn't cause of the presence of these people.

I don't think it's shyness or shame, (Ex-SUG General Secretary and Ex-departmental President of a reputable higher institution for that matter) so I relate with people very well and I'm outspoken too.

Please, how do I get out of this pit of anxiety I fell into? It's eating me up day by day.

Talk to your doctor.

Karleb:
Talk to your doctor.

Of course I've done that. But the prescribed medications are habit forming medicines

OmoOduduwa01:

Of course I've done that. But the prescribed medications are habit forming medicines

How?

Anxiety disorder is an habit. I don't see anything wrong with trading one habit for another.

OmoOduduwa01:
Good day to you all,

I'm a young man of about 30 years. I started to notice this disorder since my juvenile years. Anytime I do stuffs when/where there's no one, I'll do it perfectly with little or no mistakes of any kind. But, once I see people putting too much attention into what I do, I always flop because my heartbeat will increase sporadically which in turn give me unpleasant emotions. And this has been affecting me so much in my daily activities.


An incident occurred in my place of work today, I was instructed by my boss (Medical Doctor) to carry out a laboratory test (PCV and Malarial parasite test) on a patient. In the process of sample collection, my hands were trembling to the extent that I mistakenly pricked myself (thanks to God, it was before I pricked the patient), so I disposed the lancet into a safety box and picked another one.

To those who understand medical laboratory works, you'll know that MP test is one of the simplest test to carry out in the medical aboratory. But I was unable to do it properly because the doctor was with me and some other auxiliary nurses, this brought disgrace to me. Of course, I could diligently carry out the test on my own, but I couldn't cause of the presence of these people.

I don't think it's shyness or shame, (Ex-SUG General Secretary and Ex-departmental President of a reputable higher institution for that matter) so I relate with people very well and I'm outspoken too.

Please, how do I get out of this pit of anxiety I fell into? It's eating me up day by day.

It happened to me the first time I sang in the choir, I nearly collapsed, was shaking like the leaves on top of water just bcs I no wan make mistakes and I wan impress

Sir these might be your problems and you may not be aware of them.

Trying to impress, or forming a perfectionist when you see people around you makes you nervous and may land you in serious problem of over anxiety.

Try to be your self, avoid perfectionistic tendencies, don't be afraid of making mistakes, ( this might be one of the contributary factors ) mistakes are part of life. Though I understand how delicate your job is when it comes to making mistakes, but I'm speaking generally. Ok ?

Lastly, work on your confidence level by believing in yourself !!!

You're one and unique !!!

Maybe the mods can help push this to the FP for more enlightenment .


Cc. Lalasticlala, Seun , mynd44.

Karleb:


How?

Anxiety disorder is an habit. I don't see anything wrong with trading one habit for another.

OH sorry, what I meant by that is that, the prescribed drugs once I start taking them, I'll depend on them for the rest of my life.