I've been dealing with anxiety regularly for the past year and sporatically in the past. I recently embarked on a new teaching profession coming from journalism and always wonder if I can ever be happy in any job. I wake up thinking about failure, what ifs, if I'm making good choices, and the possiblity that I may never get a job in a highly competitive market. I worry that I might be unable to handle the stress of it as well. Meanwhile, I wonder why employers don't call me back after what I perceive to be glowing interviews.

I way I have always handle stress is by action and adrenaline sports. Well, I herniated a disk a year ago which is now taking that away and also effecting my ability to work. I've also given Paxil and Zoloft fair chances in the last eight months, and have tried to digest the "Feeling Good Handbook." Now, I just find myself awake at 3 am every morning and feel that my fear of failure will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Thanks for your thoughts.
Ryan