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Job anxiety and I need advice FOR REAL

ohmbug
ohmbug

So....


I have this bad habit of quitting jobs. Because i get SO anxious at them.... I know my wife wont be mad at me. (outwardly at least) and I just feel like I can't handle it sometimes... I feel "trapped." and "restricted."


I feel like I can't do whatever I want... Or things like that. I worry about my heart arrythmia, then I'll worry about my anxiety at work. 


I haven't worked in about a year now, and I've been going on job interviews, and I'm trying to mentally prepare myself. 


I don't know how to overcome these feelings. I'm very quiet at work... And trying to talk to coworkers makes me dizzy. And I feel like I need to bolt for the door. Interviews to me are easier, I have the option to say no, to leave, but when you're hired it's like I feel locked in.



Then I either  1) wont show up. They'll never hear from me again. or 2) go for a few days.... IF even. or 3) I will legit leave in the middle of a shift and not come back.



Does anyone have job/workplace anxiety? I really can't keep doing this.... It's not helpful to myself in the end. Or my family- 



Any advice I would GREATLY appreciate.

RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. I wish I was of more help, but you are in my prayers. God Bless.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Go to the doctor and talk about your panic disorder. see what can be done. You are right, it doesn't help you. not in the long nor the short term.

when i came back from the place I lived before, after a couple of years of SEVERE anxiety disorder, I started a new job. the panic was awful.

Daily, I would wish myself dead. it was just awful. But I kept smiling on through. Apparently I didn't talk for a year. heh.

Now they can't shut me up.

Get a job, and stick with it no matter what you want to do. don't let yourself quit. make yourself do something you do not want to do. And keep making yourself for a year. See what change that will bring.

one thing's for sure, Unless you can make yourself useful you will become a liability your wife has to offload one day. She can't carry both of you.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Stop with the feelings. Put them in a box, and focus on "in the moment" at work. You are stronger than your feelings. Put your efforts into action of getting tasks done, keep a praise list to help you see what you accomplish "in the moment". Panic is normal in change of mind, change of pace, change of choice. Once you find your balance, use that to build your toolkit to make panic work for you in the finishing of tasks in the workplace. Best wishes.
ohmbug
ohmbug
Thank you... And I agree with what you both have said... I'll definitely keep all this in mind during job interviews (: God bless you all.
dogs2017
dogs2017
I have dealt with similar situations! I always get anxious and uncomfortable but once I get used to my co workers and environment, I’m fine. I’ve been at my job for 2 years. Sometimes my hands shake so it’s visible to others. But I work with kids so they don’t say anything. It is nice to come into work and have them all be so happy to see me. Have you thought of maybe working somewhere that interests you? I’ve worked with animals and kids and both are very therapeutic in that they make my mood better!
ohmbug
ohmbug
I really enjoy working with animals! I found they help me more than anything.
AYoung
AYoung
I’m sorry this is so painful, please forgive my ignorance, but what have you tried outside of relying on your own strength? Have you seen anyone for your condition, there are a host of anxiety meds proven helpful in a lot of different people. You’re a lot stronger than you think, I agree with some of the people who have commented before me; in the long run it’s only going to get worse…do you have a pastor, they’re classically trained in coaching and psychological disorders, if you got a job you could tap into the Employee Assistance Program or something similar.

It’s a limited benefit, you get so many therapy sessions etc. But see your normal physician first, he/she may be able to help initially. What do you think?
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