Im supposed to be in an office cubicle setting everyday for 5 days a week 8 hours for my job. But I feel extremely anxious and stressed pretty much everyday I go into my office. The night before I stress out, the morning of I wake up with little sleep, and I’m off to my office with a bad mood and barely any sleep because I’m so anxious about my workplace. 

I feel so ashamed that I’ve now developed severe anxiety going into my workplace and I’ve tried to ask for accommodations. I recently got Covid and I was in heaven working from home and having some peace of mind in my house. I really thrive in a work from home space rather than my anxiety inducing cubicle everyday. It stresses me out so much and has affected my work ethic, productivity, and my mental health.

I can’t take it anymore. The accommodations I’m asking for are to come in later or work remotely for more time throughout the week. I just feel so ashamed this is happening to me and I even have to ask for these things. Does anyone have advice for how to cope? I’ve been thinking about quitting this job for a while because my desk environment is just causing way too much anxiety for me but I feel so bad for quitting and I don’t have alternatives. Any help would be appreciated.