Any advice on help I can get please?

[Sam100322]

I was diagnosed with anxiety in October and suffer with frequent panic attacks. I haven't been able to go to work because of it and now about to lose my job. Is there any help I can get I.e benifits to help with financial things?

[greggs92]

Hello Sam, have you contacted your local job centre? you will be allowed to get benefits from there.

[Sam100322]

No I haven't been down there yet as am still employed it will take them awhile to fire me as they have to do it right

[Njwrd]

Don't let yourself get fired!! A job is a great way to feel your mind with other thoughts! Being at home all day will allow your anxiety to stay in your head and rule your life! Work means you get tired to sleep at night, being home all day will only keep you from sleeping at night and I find night times are the worst for worrying about things!

[WhyWhyWhy]

Why are they going to fire you? If you're really bad can you not self cert yourself off sick then maybe if you really need to, get the doctor to sign you off whilst you get some help.

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