Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety Support Group
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."
it went really well.
I was super nervous and was ready to throw up just before I had to go in but I had taken a sedative so just did some breathing and tried to pay attention to other things.
There were 3 ladies interviewing me, they all had a really friendly feel to them, the atmosphere in the entire place was very warm and caring so that made a huge difference.
I was honest from the get go about my agoraphobia and explained what that would mean to them as a potential employer (such as it will take me a few days to create my safe spot and feel comfortable here but I will be able to do that- place is a small office within a store- if they want me to fill in up front at customer service for a while I would not be able to do that, I'd panic. or a coffee run would be out of the question as it's too far and I am not driving yet, however taking something to the post office would be fine as I am familiar with that stretch and can walk it. Unless of course there is a long lineup of people, then I can't. )
I really let them know that I would be able to do the job that they advertised and do it very well.
they seemed impressed with my honesty so we'll see. At least I feel better about things because IF I do get hired then at least there won't be a nasty surprise of me "being asked to run an errand or having to do something I simply can't do"
so we'll see.
I am very glad the interview is over with, am very proud of myself for not only having gone but also for being honest.
I was super nervous and was ready to throw up just before I had to go in but I had taken a sedative so just did some breathing and tried to pay attention to other things.
There were 3 ladies interviewing me, they all had a really friendly feel to them, the atmosphere in the entire place was very warm and caring so that made a huge difference.
I was honest from the get go about my agoraphobia and explained what that would mean to them as a potential employer (such as it will take me a few days to create my safe spot and feel comfortable here but I will be able to do that- place is a small office within a store- if they want me to fill in up front at customer service for a while I would not be able to do that, I'd panic. or a coffee run would be out of the question as it's too far and I am not driving yet, however taking something to the post office would be fine as I am familiar with that stretch and can walk it. Unless of course there is a long lineup of people, then I can't. )
I really let them know that I would be able to do the job that they advertised and do it very well.
they seemed impressed with my honesty so we'll see. At least I feel better about things because IF I do get hired then at least there won't be a nasty surprise of me "being asked to run an errand or having to do something I simply can't do"
so we'll see.
I am very glad the interview is over with, am very proud of myself for not only having gone but also for being honest.
sigh
I have been telling myself that everything happens for a reason since I found out as it has made me pretty sad. But I'm not going to give in to feeling like I failed my family by not getting this. Everything does happen for a reason, you are right. Doesn't make it easier to slug through the rejection though.
there are simply too many people wanting each job right now and that is a really good place to work so there were probably tons of people applying.