How to overcome anxiety and loneliness?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am very frightened to go to the office. I am the oldest in my team and my managers are younger than me. I always feel lonely in my office. How can I overcome this? I have had anxiety issues with me always and I am taking medications for TSH.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

From the available description, it appears that there is a definite need for stress management. Although there is no single method of stress management, I suggest you a few strategies that will help you manage stress leading to the reduction of your fear.

Ensure adequate intake of fiber. You can have two servings of vegetable salad and two servings of fruits, preferably one citrus fruit. Avoid junk foods and fast foods, especially pizza, burgers, and excessive sweets.
Ensure adequate water intake. The recommended intake of water is two to three liters a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in the causation of symptoms.
Do exercise in the early morning. Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in a garden will be very helpful. Walking is the best exercise as it promotes the release of endorphins which is a naturally occurring stress reliever released in the brain that causes mood elevation and a generalized feeling of well-being.
Avoid tea, coffee, nicotine, and alcoholic beverages. If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water as it is very much refreshing.
Start your day with a glass of lemon water with two spoons of honey added and have a good breakfast.
Do not take work so seriously. We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and end up not spending adequate time with ourselves trying to understand our own needs.
Spend time with your family and friends.
While working take frequent regular breaks. Taking regular breaks will not waste time, but it will increase productivity, concentration, and reasoning. Take a break for five minutes once every 30 minutes. Close your eyes and rotate the eyeballs for a couple of minutes.
Avoid late-night socialization.
Avoid staring for a long time at the computer screen or television.
Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing.
Do meditation and yoga.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.