don't even try to endure the terror. the terror is in your imagination. just learn to stand back and laugh at it.

no matter what job we have or lifestyle, we each can kick back in our spare time and have a blast with those toys, homes, and people in our lives.

I wake up every morning thinking...oh no...I did not wake up from this nightmare yet? When does it end?
And onwards I go.
I do not know how we do it?
I fully understand your frustration, we are basically fruked!
I would just encourage you to chug along as best you can.
I do not know what else to say.

when we get tired of living a hell, we can always tear it down and build a heaven instead.

it's all in how we use our creativity.

I know the feeling. Slow down and don't project into the future. This is what I had to do when I was laid off from my job and subsequently diagnosed with cancer. Not to mention being abandoned by a family member who was very important to me. Well, I'm still here and doing well. I got the proper meds, sought out therapy and now I'm back to work and been given a clean bill of health. I've also let go the resentment I felt toward this family member. If I can do it, so can you. It just takes a little work on your part. Start small.

I feel your frustration love, when i feel this way i go to work with an im in charge attitude and im in controll of me, i iether ignore the anxiety or just keep buisy and work through it.
When i cant i have my clonopin .
You,ll get through this love, try making out a plan for another job if there are lay off,s coming up, it may help you feel more in controll of your situation and cut back on some of the anxiety.
Try to find something small to look forward to every day, even if it,s only watching a fav TV show, having something to look forward to each day is another helpfull tool in combatting anxiety.
I know it all seems very hard right now but try and talk yourself into a better frame of mind as far as dealing with your anxiety, it,s not over night but does help.
Have you talked to your doc about a med change?, and some therapy, this may help immensly too.
good Luck, i hope you feel better soon.
Hugs xx.

Thank you all so much for your advice and your empathy. My Lexapro is just now kicking in, and with that bit of help I'm going to try to take it a day at a time. Things are rough all over and I can't foresee the future; I can only keep working at it. It's hard, since I've seen 3 people die of "rough" this past year, but that doesn't make it certain that I have to. In the meantime I'm going to try to enjoy what I have. Thanks again!

I feel for you as the shakinees inside is a terible thing. Do not give up on life as no matter how bleak it might look, with a bit of slef help, group theraphy you can be ok. By being here you want to help yourself, believe in yourself as you are a good person, an deserve to be happy.

Rachel

Yes, hang in there Annie. I know how you feel, I think very many of us are feeling shaky in these uncertain times. Do enjoy what you have and whenever you feel the fear trying to creep in, take some deep breaths. Greater is that within you than that without.

Annie i know where you are coming from because it had happened to me. I did the best I could do just to make it through the day. And if it happens honey you know that you can draw unemployment. Then as you take that time. Take time for yourself and fully know that you have the support from all of us. At one time or another we all probably have found ourselves in the same predictament you are in. Who knows there might be a surprise in it for you. No sense in cracking the eggs until they are hatched. I hope we can be friends. Lots and lots of hugs. And pray your butt off if you believe. God does answer prayers. He has for me and many others.

Remember you are in charge. You are in control. When those thoughts come around stop and say "Stop. Orphan Annie, you will make it. Calm down, let the anxiety go." and then move on. Talk yourself out of those negative, anxious, worrying feelings. There is hope and you can bring that hope to yourself. (I know because I have had to work thru the same thing myself.) You got a job once- if you are let go you can get another one... maybe even one you like a lot better--you never know. :)
Chin up. Attract the good stuff.
E

I know how you feel, I got let go without even a warning. I got lucky and got another job right away, but at the same time, I still miss my other job and the people since it took me 6 years just to get comfortable enough to joke around and laugh with some of them. Things will get better even though it doesn't look like it. Like I said, I know and I'm still having a lot of hard day especially with my anxiety and fears, etc...

hello everyone ... youre not alone we are all here to help each other .. when i feel like crap i try to think about what make me really happy

I have got fired from my job 6 months ago , ive always been really good at what i do and this took a big big toll on me. I got a job as fast as i could to not have any monetary issue and in the means time i had look to apply for something i really love. I ve got call for the exam and waiting to get news from them.. you just have to keep thinking positive :)

It may be almost impossible but exercise, and get your mind off of YOU, that is what I try to do...even a bit of volunteer work, even though I am broke, it is great therapy...good luck...try magnesium

Maybe you can allow yourself to feel sure one day at a time. I sympathize with the APD. That is no piece of cake.