I've worked from home for 13 yrs. now and have finally decided that I have quit. (yeah, quit my own biz). The stress is just gotten to be way too hard to handle.
Sorry I don't have any coping skills, just want to point out that working from home can be just as stressful as any job. And I'll be watching the thread for coping skills myself :-)

I don't work from home, but I do work and any kind of work will bring on stress. I would say, make sure that it doesn't become a part of your life for the entire day. Set your hours, work only them and then close the door on it and take the time for yourself and your family. This is a lesson that was hard learned for me. I quit a job I loved because of the stress and the inability to cope. Learning to separate my life from my work life has been key in my stability and happiness.

i am sorry this job is causing you stress. i know how excited you were when you first started. i have had no luck at jobs. if you look at my employment history i never lasted more than 5 months, then we would need money and i would start up again, rinse and repeat. i agree with jen about setting your own hours and the like. good luck buddy.

Most stress that we experience in any job, home or away, comes from the way we manage our reactions to other peoples behavior. Usually in a job you work from home, you can set your own hours and there is more flexibility so the "time issue" should not be as stressful.

I have my own business that is based out of my home. I deal with limited people at a time. The most important thing I have learned is that if I am doing the best job I can, I am not responsible for the behavior of others. Because it is my business, I can walk away.

I have also learned that I NEED to destress after working if it has caused stress for me. I cant just go on with my life as if I am not stressed. I usually make time for exercise and meditation on a regular basis because I cant stand taking anxiety pills.

It is important to feel good about yourself and know your strengths and weaknesses. Dont allow others to play on your weaknesses. It is even more stressful if you work with family members because we tend to "take on" their weaknesses and make them our own. In turn, this causes even more stress than the job is worth.

I also make a point to only work three days a week and only 6 or less hours each day. I know that is my limit.

I did find in the beginning it was much more stressful getting started and as time went on and I adjusted and identified what was best for me in the job, it got much easier.

I wish you luck and hope that you can work through the stress of your new business. Hugs

i'm currently waiting for my ssdi hearing so i'm not working. i hope to go back to work part-time if i go on disability. i hope your able to find a happy medium and good luck!

Sorry to see this is giving you such stress. I have yet to sign up for it , like usual I have probably waited to long to take action.
I do hope it gets better for you soon, I know you were excited about it.

thats me to the T I do alright for a few weeks and then things starts going hay wire in my head.