TLDR title and: I work with a previous partner. Since he started, I’ve only searched up his company profile once (during his first week because I couldn’t believe this was happening). There’s rare occasions I see things related to him and every time I do, I feel like I’m a stalker. Is anyone aware of any books geared toward managing anxiety related to topics like this?
A bit more context: I also have quarterly meetings with him. I had to leave the first one because I couldn’t handle it emotionally and I felt like I was invading his space (all I did was show up to the meeting and sit with my coworkers). If he sends company-wide emails or posts on our intranet (both are tasks directly related to his job, and there was some “new employee” stuff for a while) and I see it, I immediately feel guilty as if I sought it out. He has no social media so I’m not doing anything like that outside of work either.
by Responsible_Lake_804
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Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns, this was given to me by my therapist.
Edited to add:
There is specifically a distorted thought worksheet that helps me with these kinds of feelings of discomfort.
So sorry you have to deal with this situation. Agree that a therapist would be great.
You need a therapist, not a book.