A few months ago I got a student job at a local hardware store. Mostly I help around the store, restock the shelves, sort receipts, clean up. I have no problems with the work I do, it keep me busy and keeps my mind of my anxiety.

I guess one of the problems are the coworkers, they're loud and obnoxious and sometimes I just want to tell them to keep it down a bit while I'm focusing on my work, but I'm too scared to do it. I guess i'm used to a quiet workplace from my previous jobs.

Second problem would probably be that they're trying to teach me to sell stuff. Since sometimes I even have trouble of being around my coworkers or greeting the customers, I find the idea of trying to sell products completely terrifying.

I guess this lead to my anxiety getting worse. Lately I have trouble sleeping or just relaxing during my off days. I keep thinking about work, how one day I'm going to fuck something up, how my boss or cooworkers will ridicule or shame me for being so quiet and shy, or even let me go because I'm not social enough. It sometimes gets so bad that I have to call in sick for a day or two.

I did decide to get help today and I'm supposed to have therapy and group exercises start in two months or so. But until then, anybody have any advice they could give me?

I was thinking of telling my boss about my anxiety, it would help him understand why i'm so quiet and why I'm missing work sometimes.