Hello all, this is my first time posting here and really hope some of you may be able to assist. 

I started a new job a week ago that I thought I’d be very excited for. Everything has been going great, the people there are friendly. I’m a quick learner and my trainer even says I’m probably the only one that’s gotten the hang of the operation within a couple days. Throughout the week I felt fine just had a few thoughts on missing my previous job but nothing I couldn’t handle.

But for some reason yesterday morning and today I just suddenly woke up at 4 am with what feels like a huge weight on my shoulders, very large knot in my throat, teary eyes when I think about going back in on Monday, loss of appetite, minor nausea. I actually let myself cry yesterday to let emotions out but it hasn’t seemed to help, I try to go back to sleep but can’t. 

I’m trying to tell myself this might just be an adjustment period as I am doing something completely different from what I’ve done for the past 6 years. But I can’t seem to shake the feeling and urge of calling my previous boss and asking for my job back. I know I can’t do this though because my wife and I’s future depend on me gaining experience in this new industry so we can one day own our own business. I don’t want to let my wife down which is why I am here asking for advice. 

Is what I am feeling normal? Have any of you felt it before? Thank you all in advance for your responses.