I'm worried about my new job.
I just took a job that requires me to travel far away from home. My family and I really need this job.

People keep telling me I have "anxiety" and I'm terrified of having an anxiety attack on the road. This is all new to me. What can I do?
Anxiety,Career Counseling
<p>First of all, congratulations on your new role! Transitions can be challenging, and it sounds like you are experiencing a lot of change. &nbsp;This would be difficult for many people, and it seems that you have an added layer of challenge. &nbsp;I recommend&nbsp;visiting a therapist to determine the root cause of your anxiety and working to unravel those causes piece by piece. I know seeing a therapist can be challenging when traveling, and online counseling could be a good solution. In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite anxiety stopping strategies. &nbsp;1. Grounding Exercises: When you feel your anxiety increasing, take a deep breath and begin things in your room (or where ever you are) that have things in common. For example, name all of the blue things that you can see. &nbsp;You can also do non-visual grounding&nbsp;exercises like&nbsp;naming all of the hte&nbsp;sports teams you can think of or all of the state capitals. &nbsp;This will get your mind off of your anxiety and connect you to space. &nbsp;2. The pretzel: This is a seated pose that will stop any anxiety attack in its tracks. &nbsp;Start in a seated position and cross your dominate leg over your nondominant leg. Then, stretch your arms out in front of you with the back of your hands facing one another. &nbsp;Cross your arms in front of each other so that your palms are touching. &nbsp;Flip your arms into your body. &nbsp;You will end with your elbows by your side and your hands crossed under your chin. &nbsp;Close your eyes and take long breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. &nbsp;This calming pose will help you get through even the toughest of panic episodes. 3. Bilateral stimulation and visualization: Start in a seated position with your hands placed on your knees. Tap each knee in an alternating pattern. Close your eyes and begin visualizing a peaceful setting. The combination of bilateral stimulation and visualization will help calm your body and mind. &nbsp;I could go on and on, but these techniques should get you started. &nbsp;These techniques should help you manage anxiety in a pinch. &nbsp;Best of luck!&nbsp;</p>