Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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mjones0608
mjones0608
My anxiety is so high right now and i'm also very depressed. I took one of my meds just now, but that will only sort of help. It's still never enough. I have this bad history of quiting my jobs too early because of my anxiety and depresssion. I have this part time job right now, but I can't seem to handle it. I feel so sad and pathetic about it though too especially since I usually only work like 2 days a week. For most of the working world, that seems to be next to nothing. I'm not sure what to do about this. I have to take my anxiety meds before every shift and I still got all upset, anxious, and sad. I've already tried applying for disability several times in my past, but I can't seem to get approved. I even tried using a lawyer. I don't know what to do. I get so sad all the time. Not even just when I know I have to work. Should I keep the job or not? My anxiety get so high all the time. It's been getting gradually worse for a while now, but now that I have a job, it's dramatically worse. I feel so sick tp my stomach right now. Plus, I feel shaky and I can't sit still. I am also apart of the depression group on this site, but it doesn't seem to be quite enough for me. What should I do?
Dawter
Dawter
Sounds like you are not on the right meds. Sometimes they have to try a number of different meds to find the right one or you may need a combination. I would try to keep the job if you can. Sounds like you also need some activities to keep your mind off this like some sort of hobby. It is not good to be isolated all the time. Big hug.
Reed31
Reed31
Fortunately for us, we are not alone. A lot of people suffer from similar issues which means there are a lot of different solutions out there. It's about finding the right combination for you.

With the job, too, its about finding the right fit for you. Most people try to adapt to a job rather than finding a job that can adapt to what they need.

There are jobs doing darned near everything and a lot you can do from home - data entry, writing blogs for people, graphic design, starting your own small business and selling on etsy and ebay, fixing computers...

Start with your wish list for a job and then find things that fit for what you need.

If you can only work 2 days a week, that's what you can do but I imagine you can probably work a whole lot more (if you want) if you can find a job that you truly love doing and that works with what you need.

good luck, sunshine!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with the other postings that you may just be in the wrong place. Perhaps you should take a personality test like the Briggs Meyers test and find out your personality and what types of jobs are right for you. You may just be pushing yourself to do something totally wrong for your personality type that takes you out of your comfort zone. Or maybe you are in a hostile work environment. It may not be just you. Maybe others at work are feeling really stressed or bothered or perhaps there is an issue with the general way you are managed at work. I really recommend looking up that test though. It's very short and you can do it online. It really helps provide in site into why you feel the way you feel and do certain things. You may have a personality that needs a less intrusive work environment. Sounds like it's all just really overwhelming you. But finding out your personality is a great first step. Just Google Briggs Meyer psych test. Should help.
alltheprettyflowers
alltheprettyflowers
Yeah wow, well work is the worst shit out there. I can understand how you feel. There is no quality of life if you dread your work to the point where it creates constant anxiety and dread. I dont know what to say. If it comes to me, I would suicide instead of working. So it might come down to that in the near future. I hate the thought of being surrounded by assholes who tell me what to do. Or maybe put a bullet through their head one day. hahaha
mjones0608
mjones0608
Thanks for all the advice.

alltheprettyflowers> I also hate being surrounded by assholes who tell me what to do. Some of my coworkers are ok to be around, but there are a few that are absolutely terrible.