Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Are there any partners out there that suffer from anxiety and OCD? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by lala992003
everlastingephemeral 4 points 4y ago
Yes and I feel your pain oh my GOD
DekuHHH 3 points 4y ago
Yes. There are plenty of times that I have to take my anxiety medication at work because the stresses make me feel like I'm going to freak out.
Usually working window, or working cafe during a rush or working with the barista that I have I feelings for (but definitely won't act on) trigger my anxiety
Usually working window, or working cafe during a rush or working with the barista that I have I feelings for (but definitely won't act on) trigger my anxiety
gqhug 2 points 4y ago
Yes!!!! My manager usually lets me work afternoon shift instead of morning shift so as to protect my mental health 😊
sendcatspls 2 points 4y ago
Former partner, yes to anxiety. My therapist and I actually went through coping techniques for different times during the shift to help me compartmentalize and calm down. Before i could do that though, god it was awful some days.
lala992003 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Yea, I struggle with staying on task when I get really anxious. I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve been a shift for 2 years and still find it really difficult to get done with closing tasks on time. Closing really stresses me out. I feel like my close will be going really well and then one piece of the puzzle is out of place and it all falls apart, like I took too long doing dishes or cleaning the bathrooms or I helped too much on the floor. Does anyone else have issues with time management?
danijyb 2 points 4y ago
YES
rissaaatho 1 points 4y ago
Yes but I have like work OCD so my car is a mess but everything at work JUST be a certain way. I'm THAT shift lead. And I suffer from generalized anxiety.
avoidance100000000 1 points 4y ago
Anxiety and PTSD :(((( i actually had my first full-blown panic attack at work the other day, after 20+ minutes of sobbing and shaking in the bathroom my manager had me work front for almost 2 hours. Eventually one of my coworkers said they would stay late so I could go home since I still hadn’t really stopped crying at that point. I’m not close with any of my coworkers, I don’t think I’ve ever talked to any of them about anything not Starbucks related in the 5 months I’ve been there so everyone has been really weird about it. I’m honestly so embarrassed that I’m going to try to transfer stores soon.
lala992003 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I’m sorry that you went through that. If possible I would try explaining how you feel to your manager before trying to transfer. You might be surprised how understanding they are. Also as a partner you can receive free and confidential counseling services, including up to 6 face-to-face sessions through Starbucks’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). To contact a counselor, call (800) 327-5564. I’ve used counseling before and I found it really helpful.
avoidance100000000 1 points 4y ago
Tbh my relationship with my manager is not one I particularly care about kindling, I unfortunately told her I have PTSD while i was panicking in our back room and she just said “okay” and went back to working. And I’ve tried all kinds of therapy and nothing helps. I’ve already tried to kill myself once since I started this job, back in May and went inpatient to deal with that but it really seems like I just can’t keep it together no matter what I do.
goodbadkarma1 1 points 4y ago
Well , please talk to a counselor. Take a break from work . Even if you are not paid, your life is much precious to all of those who know you. It’s just coffee. Life is precious. Take care. Hope these words help you. :)
sarah082428 1 points 4y ago
I’m a shift at my store and one day last week my anxiety was so bad it was hard to catch my breath. I had to walk outside to calm me down. Very hard to control but I talked to one of my close friends and coworker and it helped. Also, my ocd is very miner but not very hard to manage
Spacebutt69 1 points 4y ago
YES
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