Can I handle it?

I don't know how much longer I can handle this job. I've only been there about 2 months but it seems like so much longer. It is very hard for me to work. I have really bad anxiety problems with panic attacks. Plus, I have schizo-affective disorder and major depression. I get very scared trying to handle working. I get scared that I won't be able to handle working anymore. And if that happens, then how would I make a living? I do live with my parents right now so I can save money on rent. I have tried applying for ssi but it hasn't worked so far. I even tried it with a lawyer and that didn't help. I am worried that I may have to try again if I can't handle this job. I know that everybody gets a little anxiety, but so many people out there really have no idea what it's like having a major anxiety disorder like people like me do. I know that there are plenty of people who do know though. I have had 30 plus job in my life and I am only 32. I have a very hard time working. It is very hard for me to smile on the job anymore. The customers would have to tell a joke or something to get me to smile, but even then i'm usually faking it. I have a hard time being happy with my life. I just don't know what to do anymore. I am not sure that I can handle working anymore. I have panic attacks on a regular basis too. It doesn't help my anxiety knowing that I am having so many problems with depression as well and with hearing voices and having tons of fears and delusions. My schizo-affective disorder is just a type of schizophrenia just in case you don't know. I really hope I can calm down soon and will end up being able to handle this job.

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gramybear
gramybear

Have you thought about applying for disability? If you do, make sure to talk to an actual disability lawyer. We are here for you sweety.!!
muskrattiger
muskrattiger

so you are dealing with very dificult problems ...I don\'t think you can deal with then on your Owen ..so I don\'t know ..but I hope that ...you are on meds ..to keep you stable ...especualy with the skitsofrena....that is a must to keep on top of that ....bad angizity also has to be taken care of I need to be on meds for that and depreshion ...but they have also got me on somthing for bipolar ...but ..I am not bad ..there ....so ..I have a phicitrist ....and he has just changed up my piles so from time to time ..you might need to change you meds ...so having a phicatrist ...is very good for you ...I don\'t know how I would of goten through ..with out him ..all these ...last ..15 years .....when you apply for disability ..or any other ...help ..they will never axcept you the first time you need to keep reapplying untill you get it .and make sure you get the right doctors to fill out the papers you need filled out ..easy time .....I keep you in my prayers .........I am woundering if you have always had nightmares ......because if not ...than ...you schould talk to a pharmist ...and see if it is a sidefects frm one of your meds ..if you are on them ....I went on one med that gave me the worst night mares ..I was afraid to go to bed ..I stoped taking them ....so you take very good care of your self ........I have a very hard time being around people ...when ..I am not doing good ..in my depreshion ...I will keep you n my. prayers ....God bless