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I tried applying to jobs today.

tinachan
tinachan
I just completely broke down. In tears. I won't be able to work for the rest of my life. I hate people right now, and i'm scared. I can't depend on people the rest of my life. I don't know how i'm going to ever live. I can't handle being around people and the thought of an interview terrifies me. i just don't know what to do.
DadoftheThings
DadoftheThings
You sound like I do with all that catastrophizing going on. I used to live in the Seattle area, what kind of work are you looking for?
TheLonelyOne17
TheLonelyOne17
I feel the same way! The thought of having to interact with so many people, terrifies me! I've never been able to keep a job for more than a few months because of my anxiety. I haven't even had a job in 3 years. I just can't do it. I'm just too scared of people. I feel so worthless because my boyfriend is supporting us both. He understands how bad my anxiety is and he doesn't pressure me to find a job. I just feel so bad that he's the only one who works.
Calebb
Calebb
Hi Tinachan,
You should not, currently or anytime soon, be expected to work. I'm sure you want to feel better; and to start feeling better you have to spend some time away from stress.

Depending on others need last only until you get well.

Feeling upset is expected to last only a limited time. I, for example, take Prozac and see a therapist once a month. And am okay. (My therapist is a woman who is very special BTW :) :) . So my condition is managed, as we say. There was a time when I was xtremely uptight and was just *sure* / :( / it would last forever. So my bad times were only tempory.

i had better get busy . . . good luck to you
Misssy2
Misssy2
Yea..tina..your not alone..I worked for 19 years and the thought of applying for another job...just sends me into a deep dark depression. I can't do it...working on a disability case.

I don't want disability...much less money..but I don't think I can face the interviews or the work again.
whativegot
whativegot
I am sorry to hear your problem. It makes me sad. I used to have the same problem. It does not have to be like this forever. Just writing on here shows you are unhappy and willing to make the change. You are not willing to live with the frustration anymore.
You will find your path. You will find the answer. Your will is too strong for you to believe otherwise. I have faith in you that you will do all the things in life that you want to do. Just let the tears come and then let them go. Good things will come. Good things are coming. One day, maybe today, maybe tomorrow you will say good things have come my way. All you need to know right now is that day will come.