u/deadbiscuit

I’ve been dealing with pretty intense work anxiety lately and it feels like it’s affecting my ability to think clearly. I work in a director-level role, and even a simple 1:1 next week is giving me anxiety days beforehand. I used to feel sharp and confident in conversations, but now I constantly feel mentally foggy, slow, and afraid I’ll sound stupid. Even small things like adding and introducing a direct report on a weekly call feel overwhelming for no logical reason. It honestly feels like my brain is stuck in fight-or-flight mode all the time and I can’t relax anymore. Has anyone gone through something similar from burnout, stress, or anxiety and actually recovered?