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...
It's been a while since I have logged on to this website. I'm glad to know it's still here. Today, I was terminated from my job as a clinical receptionist. I loved my job. I got to meet a handful of great people and it was honestly an amazing experience. I was terminated because I was making errors in the registration process. When a patient comes in, it was protocol that I had to verify that the patient's insurance was active, made sure that all the information was correct, and gave patients paperwork that had to deal with patient confidentiality and stuff like that. I woke up everyday looking forward to go to work. Now, My anxiety is through the roof. I haven't had any anxiety like this in over 2 1/2 years. I just don't know how to cope. I'm worried that I won't be able to pay my bills. I am worried that I won't be able to find a job. I am AFRAID that I'm going to be a bum living in my mom's house forever. I surely don't want to do that. I just don't know what to do.
As you are just recently unemployed, you're likely to find another position doing what you love but it is anxiety provoking to be fired. First, getting fired just stinks and second, it means things are changing. All the things you were used to, in one department of your life, will change.
And for those of us with anxiety, it can put us into a temporary tail spin that is pretty unpleasant.
All that said, perhaps you can think about some places that you'd like to work that you know of. Where do people seem friendly and nice - where your anxiety is not triggered? Another's doctor's office, a dentist, a vet, a chiropractor? But instead of looking for job postings, go into places you like and tell them, "I have always liked your office and the way you do business and would love to apply for a position if you have anything open." If they say "We aren't hiring" you can ask them to hang on to your resume.
Most jobs are filled by the time they're posted.
And when they ask why you left your last job, here are some good possible answers: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewfired.htm
Wishing you lots of luck as you move forward. Perhaps this is an opportunity to find something that suits you even better?