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Dear Ally,
Today was a really bad day at work. It was terrible because of the negative voices in my head, not anything external. I feel like I bounced around all day with voices of self-doubt and self-criticism. Why today? How come I’ve never noticed theses voices before?
I hold a top executive position and make a good salary in a respectable company. Because of my “success with various projects,” top management wants to promote me. As time draws closer to my advancement, my panic attacks are increasing and my relationships with my boss and co-workers have become tense. Up until now, my work relationships have been positive. Now, they’re deteriorating, and I think it’s my fault.
For example, today, during my presentation for my boss, I clammed up and couldn’t talk. I was almos