How Many Of Us Are Able To Work?

[Melina]

I left full time work due to anxiety and just started part time work which has been building my confidence back up and has given me hope that Im back on the right track!

Melina

[peoplelikeus]

I don't work as I have serious panic attacks.....no one would employ me with my record ...

[hoppipolla]

i feel capable of working part time if it's kinda flexible and stuff but often finding the work and working out all the details is the stuff that makes it tricky for me.

it's always a bit difficult for me though as recently i was working in a shop and some days the panic in the back of my mind could be quite bad.

at the moment i am going to try some avon-like sales work for an environmentally-minded ethical company based in the UK (if anyone is interested i can give more details ) so as that is flexible and paid on commission it should be really good. fingers crossed anyway

[smudgie]

hi

I cant work, havnt worked for four years.

Physical and suffer from severe depression, c.o.d , anxiety and ptsd which has led to pd.

dont think i will work again, but im ok, glad to be alive

love
ness

[Israphelr]

I have difficulty. I have recently been working full time in a job however the environment was quite comfortable for me. I no longer have that job and becasue I begin university in September I do need to gather some more money, especially since I'll be commuting.

I usually start a job and eventually I get depressed. I went to see about a job a a few months ago and when I left I really felt down and I felt suicidal again, (after which I had just gotten over a phase of feeling suicidal).

I am looking for a job at the moment, though I shall try and aim for a job that I think i'll be able to cope with, based on what i've learnt from experience.
I do want to work though so I hope I can get something figured out.

[domino]

I answered p/time although i do occasionly do o/time i work through the night at our local supermarket, ,stocking shelves, not at all stressful, and i actually enjoy it. Good bunch of people, we have a giggle, and it gets me out of the house,. pay is pretty good too . so all in all i,m happy.

[Lizzy47]

Does your condition let you work?

Don't believe everything you think.

I started a new job on Monday (2nd April) and had to go sick the next day,
I am a sales manager quite a pressurised job, but I had a horrific panic attack during the night and couldn't go to work next day. I went to the doctor's and he signed me off work for two weeks, the new job have been brilliant, but I don't feel like I can cope with work EVER again. I have to work or we don't pay the mortgage, my husband is brilliant understanding and caring, but it won't help pay the bills, its a vicious circle at the moment, how do others manage?

Lizzy

[Phill2]

I found being at home worrying about the bills worse than working.
I guess its one of those things where JFDI applies.
I was off work for 7 yrs. I've been back for 3 and hate days off.
Phill

[prism]

I havn't been able to work for quite a few years.Stress is a big trigger for me but my main trigger is people so working at the moment is a no no.I just couldn't cope with it at all.
prism

[Dave777]

I work full time, couldn't stay at home, I'd start thinking.... very scary !!lol

Dave