My company just laid off 5%. I fear I will be next. Anxiety is at all time highs.
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Hi, my day is goin well.
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Good to hear, not so much for me.
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I am sorry to hear that, what is going on?
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Question
I am stressed about losing my job due to this pandemic.
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To be sure I understand correctly, you are worried you are going to lose your job because of COVID-19.
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, that's correct.
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I completely understand this feeling as when the pandemic began I was also extremely worried about my job security as well.
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Self-disclosure
My place just when into a lock down. I feel like small business will be crushed. Job stability is a big concern for me at the moment.
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I can definitely tell through chatting with you that you are extremely anxious about the situation.
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Reflection of feelings
Yes, indeed I am. If I were to get fired. Finding another job in this crisis would be rough.
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What industry do you work in?
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Question
Accounting. Low entry, bookkeeper.
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Have you talked to your manager about the situation?
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Providing Suggestions
No, my manager is very strict. I would not want to anger him. Many people felt his wraith already due to this pandemic.
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I understand your anxiety due to this, but I know you can make it through this situation! Have you talked to friends or family members about this? I found that when I was going through my anxiety, talking to my family was very useful.
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Affirmation and Reassurance,Providing Suggestions
No, but I've been taking medication for my anxiety.
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I have been on anxiety medicine before and it definitely helped me as well.
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Self-disclosure
Good to hear, hopefully it will help me. It's only be a week since I start taking it.
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You can definitely get through this!
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