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Severe anxiety,panic& emotional distress
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I would like to consult regarding my current mental and emotional condition.
I joined a government service in January, but from the beginning I found it very stressful and not suitable for me. The work involves a lot of pressure, travel, and public dealing, which I was not comfortable with. Over time, I started feeling mentally exhausted and unhappy in this role.
Recently I lost my mother suddenly due to a brain stroke and since then I have been experiencing constant emotional distress, heaviness, and frequent crying episodes. This has affected me very deeply, and I am finding it extremely difficult to accept her loss. Since then, my emotional state has worsened significantly. Whenever I receive calls or messages related to my work, I feel immediate fear, chest tightness, and a strong urge to avoid everything or quit my job. I feel overwhelmed most of the time and unable to handle responsibilities properly. I want to understand what I'm going through and get help to manage it
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I am very sorry for your loss. It's very hard for anyone to deal with the loss of their mother. Mother is the pillar of our world and without her the world seems to start collapsing. That's what is happening to you too. Please spend time with your family to process this grief. Most probably they are all affected by it and by staying together you all can heal better. You can definitely not forget her and nobody and nothing can fill that space. But life goes on. She would want you to be happy and prosperous. If we talk about job, right now the grief has turned things into fear and avoidance. This Anxiety can very well be treated. Anxiety makes us catastrophise about future and because of that even little targets seem like mountains. With proper therapy and treatment you can manage this properly. I provide online consultation and therapy support please consult for detailed evaluation and management.
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Stressful life events sometimes go through your natural resilience and lead to a mixed depressive and anxiety reaction. You will require medical and psychological support from a specialist. You can contact eight eight seven two seven triple one seven three.
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Don't take an impulsive decision on quitting your job as the financial hardships after that may worsen the situation. Seek help to build resilience.
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Hold on. Promoting is a stress, demotion is also a stress.now you’re job is a stress and your having burnout due to work stress and now having symptoms related to severe anxiety.
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Consult a psychiatrist for medication initially and to cope up with the stress
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First it’s very brave of u to assess what u r dealing daily and to share it for treatment
Currently what u r dealing is Adjustment disorder / mild depression with panic attacks
Stressor around u and other factors like biological variation of serotonin can lead to this condition
With appropriate treatment with medication and if needed psychotherapy can heal ur symptoms within months
These medications usually help u with symptoms and can taper and stop once u feel better
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For detailed consultation Comcast nearby psychiatrist or WhatsApp for appointment
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Please consult with me on practo
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Hi, medicines can help. Consult online for treatment
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
You’re going through a combination of grief and severe anxiety, likely triggered by your mother’s sudden loss and worsened by a high-stress job that doesn’t suit you.
Your symptoms—chest tightness, fear with work calls, avoidance, crying spells—are consistent with acute stress reaction / anxiety with grief, possibly evolving into adjustment disorder.
What to do:
* Take this seriously—don’t push through alone.
* Consider short-term medication (for anxiety + sleep) and therapy (grief + CBT).
* If job is a major trigger, a temporary break/leave may help stabilize you.
* Practice basic regulation: breathing exercises, routine, reduce work exposure gradually.
Important: If symptoms worsen (panic, inability to function, or thoughts of self-harm), seek urgent help.
You will improve with the right support—this is treatable.
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