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Will I lose my job because of anxiety?

MyMeko
MyMeko
I only work part time retail, but lots of hours for the holidays. Today I woke up and was immediately very anxious and I have not had it be that bad before. I took my regular meds and got ready for work but still while the few hours at work I had to take meds twice and I still couldn't shake the nerves and urge to break down. They were going to send someone else home early but I asked if I could go. It's not the first time I have gone home early because my anxiety and sometimes depression is so bad. I've even had to call in sick because of it. I beg for hours to work and then this happens which makes me even more upset. I'm so worried I will lose my job over this, either they fire me or I have to quite because I can't handle anything. I don't even know what set me off. I like my job and It wasn't anything going on there to make me not want to go. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? I'm really upset over me not getting better despite new meds and talk therapy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
it takes time
breathe be patient
it gets better
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have low grade anxiety and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, have been this way most of my life that I can remember, anxiety I mean. I think the continued stress caused me to develop Fibromyalgia over time.. I know it is not fun. I am now close to 60. I can go out and do things, but it is always there for me. I am now alone in life and I hate being alone, my wife and I split up 3 years ago and that does not help. I find being with someone helps me some, when I am alone I have a tendency to think about things making it worse. I am on disability so I know longer work. I would not want to have to deal with working again. Hug and understanding and hope you can get to feeling better. I wish I could help in some way, but I do not have a lot of answers. I guess just have to take things little at a time. I know not a lot of consolation.
release2find
release2find
Wow, this sounds like an ADA issue (americans with disabilites act). If you can "otherwise" do the job and have infomed them (your managers/bosses) about your anxiety condition, then they may have to make reasonable accommodation if you request them-unless to do so puts the company at a serious disadvantage (undue hardship, in ADA terms). HR - your human resources office should be able to offer some guidance. Good luck with getting the accommodations (such as flex-time) and with handling the anxiety.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Our mind often has an incredible power over us. If we let it, it can take a thought from the past and completely immobilize us as we dwell on it. I learned after a long time that life doesn't HAVE to be that way.

My story (the short version) is that I was very angry for a long time. Actually, it turns out the anger was more in my mind that anywhere else. I spent a lot of time thinking revengeful thoughts about two men that I thought had hurt my family. I was hurting every relationship that was important to me by frequently venting my anger.

I learned a way to effectively deal with all my negative thoughts. It worked so well that I learned more about it and put it online so everybody can have what helped me so much.

Take a look. What I learned works for all sorts of issues. It might help you. Just type the following into your browser without the spaces:

finding personal peace . com

If you can find some personal peace for yourself, great!

If not, I wish you the very best!

RP
MyMeko
MyMeko
Thank you for the support. I worry because in my state you can get laid off for no reason at all. Plus I already get so few hours a week it's almost like flex time. Despite I don't like my new doctor I will call them for help tomorrow. Hopefully seeing a previous talk therapist will help as well. I just spent hours today talking to my best friend and my mom and that does make me feel a little better. Mitzisdad I will look up that website and see what it has to offer. For now I am just trying not to lose it and land back in the hospital.