Ahhh, I just made a mistake at my work.  It was a bit of a dumb mistake and has made life harder for one of my coworkers (who is known for being short tempered and harsh and judgmental). As soon as I realized what had happened, I wrote to this coworker to inform them of it (since they will have to fix it) and also apologize. I haven’t heard back yet, but I can imagine they will be very angry at me and might write harshly and perhaps even scold and lecture me when I see them in person again. 

I’m freaking out and I feel like I’m going to throw up… I know what I did was wrong and I feel so terrible for messing up. I didn’t mean to do anything bad and I usually double or triple check my work to make sure this doesn’t happen, but I’m feeling sick today and my head is foggy and I wasn’t as careful as usual. 

Any advice?! I know I have to just accept however the coworker responds, and apologize and be humble, but I’m sooooo scared for the response and getting in trouble. I have GAD and am struggling to calm myself down, I feel too sick to even continue with other work for now. I feel like a terrible person and like I’m worthless and that I’ve ruined everything :(