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    Severe anxiety during vac schemes

    Hi Jaysen Thanks so much for sharing your experiences of social anxiety. Your tips are really so helpful. I always think there is so much emphasis during vac schemes to network and do coffees which I know are a big part of the career in general and something which I can't escape. As you...
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    Severe anxiety during vac schemes

    Hi Jessica I definitely agree with what you say about using this as an experience to see what exactly triggers my anxiety and how I can manage it. Ultimately, I want a training contract and I believe I would be a good trainee so that is why I think a direct route would be better as a lot of...
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    Severe anxiety during vac schemes

    Hi Lisa I definitely resonate with what you say about changing my mindset to one where I see it as an experience. I actually did think of it like this just so I could get through it without pressure. For me it's important that I don't give up because I want to see how far I can stretch myself...
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    Severe anxiety during vac schemes

    I have suffered from anxiety all my life and it has been manageable but being on vac schemes has caused a huge "flare" for me - to the point where I can't think, converse properly, just sit at my desk worrying. I think I am good at faking that I am fine and doing well, like when talking to...

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