This is a good article written by by Brain Blogger who discusses biopsychosocial perspectives. It is probably no surprise to most of us that yes indeed, work has a major influence on how we see ourselves and others as well. With the current economic state and world of information overload we live in today, old values and methodologies that we relied on for years seem to be getting pushed to the back burner, but by no means does this indicate we need to trash those values but rather see if we can create a “balance” of sorts between traditional values and the challenges presented to use every day with online life.
No doubt, individuals who may not have experienced panic attacks will now perhaps be surprised to find themselves in this situation and may not even know what is happening, as we are all humans with the abundance of emotions that make the world go around, and without a feeling of accomplishment somewhere along the line, we stop and analyze, reanalyze, and try to figure out what we could be doing better or figure out what the solution might be to get some relief from panic attacks, and I have not found anyone who truly is not at risk for some type of attack somewhere along in life, but how we deal with the scenarios is the key, and sometimes it’s difficult to find a solution in our own minds, and thus a counselor or some other outside 3rd party might be able to offer some insight.
As mentioned below, panic attacks about having another panic attack are surfacing. With a current world of changing methodologies everywhere we turn, it’s somewhat hard to find the good solid solution today, as it may in fact change tomorrow. Even for those who are working, panic attacks exist there as well, for example, one could have a superior that looks at “Joe” wondering what’s wrong with him, he used to feel so secure and was on top of all his decisions, but now as a boss he wonders what direction “Joe” is going and notices a shortness of patience, lack of ability to provide the solid solutions he has always provided in the past. Is it really “Joe” or the “boss” or a combination of both? Also, where’s the level of patience from the “boss” that used to exist, as in the past he has always allowed the time and efforts necessary to create positive decision, has this now too vanished? More than likely, it’s a combination of both personalities that are pushed to the limits with the current economic conditions and perhaps some unrealistic results demanded, again based on how we have functioned over the years.
Career counseling and communication strategies as mentioned are probably more important than ever, as well as having a partner who can listen and be able to discuss issues as they arise, as careers and personal life are molding together more than ever with the connected world of the internet we live in too. Group solutions and being able to have the ability to openly and freely talk and pursue answers without judgment appear to be more important than ever, after all, it’s not just one figurehead at the top of the heap anymore, it is a group effort for the most part. In short, one could also be working with a “boss” that is also experiencing panic attacks as well, and when the 2 explode together, well we all somewhat know what happens then and there’s no real winner to emerge.
Responsibilities and goals that used to be black and white may no longer exist and the answers, or solutions of the day may lie in the “gray” areas where we all feel a bit uncomfortable, self included here of course too. Balance of life will continue to be a major challenge for all of us in the upcoming years and lack thereof, will continue to create feelings of panic and unrest as we all need that feeling of accomplishment somewhere along the line, and for the most part too, when failures occur, those too will need to be perhaps viewed as a team effort and not just hung on the head of one individual, as what may have been the procedure in the past. 
Anyway, some rambling thoughts here and something to think about when displaced and looking for new solutions. Seek out individuals who are truly “team” players if you can to help ease some of the panic attacks and be vocal and collaborate, as being an island today is slowly dissipating and hopefully the emphasis on the “one” solution provider will eventually go by the wayside and perhaps we can all learn a bit more about the over indulged world of information technology and multitude of choices available today. Too many choices and not enough information on each one to feel a sound and solid decision can be made will also crank up those panic attacks as well, so more than ever it’s important be a part of a “connected” world versus a “disconnected” world when it comes to relationships with other individuals, a challenge for any of us at any given time as it is easy to simply tune out and rely on the “text boxes” of the web and somehow forget what being a human being is all about. BD
“As a practitioner, nothing can replace obtaining a thorough history, screening, and intake. I discovered that he had experienced some degree of anxiety throughout his life. Generally speaking, he was a worrier. But there was more to it than perhaps being biologically predisposed to panic attacks. At the time of the appointment, he was experiencing some difficulties in his relationship with his wife. She was very critical of the fact that he was currently not working. They had several children between the two of them, and money was tight.
There were multiple options for my work with him. We discussed cognitive behavioral strategies to address relaxation, communication strategies that he could use with his wife, and — what turned out to be the most important element — career counseling.
Since his first attack, the attacks became more frequent and more severe. “Now,” he said, “I get a panic attack because I’m afraid I’m going to have (another) panic attack.” This is a common experience. Quite often, work (paid or unpaid) is how we identify ourselves to others. We develop a sense of who we are based on what we do and what we have accomplished (some more than others). Unemployment takes away part of who we are, and how we feel about ourselves. ”
http://brainblogger.com/2009/01/02/work-and-mental-health/
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