u/Special-Drummer7499

Buspirone has honestly been life-changing for me. I’ve been taking it for about a month, and the results have been fantastic.
I feel happier, calmer, and much more relaxed. My anxiety is significantly lower and much more manageable. Before starting the medication, anxiety was affecting my ability to concentrate and focus at work, and I’ve noticed a big improvement in that area as well.
I did experience some side effects during the first two weeks, mainly dizziness and nausea, but thankfully, they have mostly subsided.
So far, my experience has been extremely positive, and I plan to stay on it for as long as it continues to work for me. I genuinely feel like my quality of life has changed for the better.
Just wanted to share my experience for anyone considering buspirone or just starting it. Of course, everyone reacts differently, but for me, it has made a huge difference.

I’ve been dealing with something for a long time at work, and I’m not sure if I’m overreacting or if it’s actually a serious issue.

For context, I’ve been at the same company for over 10 years. Over time, a reputation developed about me that I “look mean” or “look scary.” It started as jokes, but it seems like it turned into something people actually believe.

I’ve overheard people say things like that when walking past me, and I’ve noticed that some coworkers avoid interacting with me or seem uncomfortable around me, even though I’ve never had issues with my performance or behavior.

The part that’s been hard is that this perception isn’t based on anything I’ve done—it’s just how I look or come across. Over time, it’s affected my relationships at work and honestly my self-esteem too. I’ve even had to deal with stress and anxiety because of it.

I also believe that some of the people who started or spread this perception know that I’m aware of it, which has made things even more uncomfortable.

At this point, I’m considering reporting it to HR mainly to have it documented, and I’m also looking into moving to a different role internally or even leaving the company.

I don’t expect the culture to suddenly change, but I do feel like this has had a real impact on me.

Am I overreacting? Has anyone dealt with something like this before?