Same here Aunt
Same here Aunt
Don't believe everything you think.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
I stopped being able to work in an office 20 years ago.. That was quite the problem since I was only 30yo and in NYC.
I ended up moving to far-away Asia, building a little cocoon for myself and I now work remotely. I can do things (mostly) on my time, and actually make a good living. If you do good work for people, build up a network you will gain your clients trust and when you have low periods (anxiety, sleepiness, depression) you can often get away with a 'lost week' or so - just by writing update emails and staying in touch.
So, anxiety is like any other ailment - you have to acknowledge it, find the life you want, and then get busy making it for yourself. Anything is possible.
Souunds like you have the ideal setup
Don't believe everything you think.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
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Don't believe everything you think.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
I’ve just started working again after about 8 years or so. Got myself a wonderful full time position from home, really enjoying the training. I’m in my second week and it’s the longest I’ve ever been in a role without being completely overwhelmed with anxiety.
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The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep. - Robert Frost
Great to hear you're doing so well Charlotte.
Well done
Don't believe everything you think.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
Yes it's great news and so good to actually find a job that suits you so well! Am really pleased for you and wish you all the very best!
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Don't believe everything you think.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
Would love to work but even before my anxiety got worse I had issues with it. It just completely stresses me out because I don’t know what I want to do and I get frustrated having to go to some job everyday I don’t really want to be doing. Maybe more part of my ADHD than my anxiety but I get depressed after a while of working the same job ever day.
Definitely now couldn’t because of how high my anxiety is but would love to be normal.
Not sure if I've answered this already. I was last in paid work December 1994. I met Mrs F at a local mental health group in 95 and became her carer almost immediately as she was epileptic. I've occupied that role ever since as she was diagnosed with crohns disease, type 2 diabetes and fibromyalgia.
I originally worked in the family building firm after training as a bricklayer. After my anxiety fully took off aged 20, I managed to keep going until 1989. I had my first breakdown then and this would be the pattern for the next few years. Eventually my Dad and brothers had to let me go.
I regret not working now, though with Mrs F's poor health I'm not sure I could handle both.
'It was a wedding ring, destined to be found in a cheap hotel, lost in a kitchen sink, or thrown in a wishing well' - Marillion, Clutching at Straws, 1987
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