Why Do I Have Anxiety About Going to Work Every Day?
If the thought of going to work fills you with dread, you’re not alone. Many people experience chronic anxiety about going to work every day—but too often, it’s misunderstood or minimized. Our latest article explores the real, systemic reasons why so many of us feel emotionally drained before we even clock in.
Work anxiety isn’t just about stress. It can stem from emotional wounds, toxic work environments, chronic illness, neurodivergence, or the pressure to conform to rigid standards of success. Left unaddressed, it can manifest in physical symptoms like insomnia, headaches, or digestive issues, and emotional ones like self-doubt, irritability, and burnout.
This article breaks down the root causes of work-related anxiety, including how trauma and marginalization shape our responses to stress. It also provides practical, compassionate solutions—from boundary-setting and mental health days to reframing suffering through faith or identity. Whether you’re seeking therapy, reconsidering your job, or simply trying to survive your 9 to 5, this piece offers real tools for healing.
There’s also space for humor: sometimes the best response to “What do you do for a living?” is a playful one. If you relate, check out our I Have Social Anxiety T-Shirt—because sometimes, your shirt can say what words can’t.
Ultimately, this article invites readers to question workplace norms, honor their mental health, and reimagine what fulfillment looks like. Your anxiety isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom, pointing you toward the life you actually deserve.
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🔥 When Your Body Feels Like It’s Burning: Understanding the Anxiety You Can’t See
Ever feel like your skin is on fire, your chest is radiating heat, or your arms are tingling for no obvious reason? For many people living with anxiety, that burning sensation isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s terrifying.
“We've all been there—suppressing our emotions, grinning when we longed to shout, or dismissing concerns with a simple ‘I'm fine" even as turmoil raged within. For many of us, bottling up emotions isn't merely a habit; it's a means of coping. But what happens when this emotional pressure mounts to a breaking point? How does it affect our well-being, our relationships, and our self-perception?”