[deerkiller9991]

A little backround. Michael. I'm 22, 23 in September. I have a 3 year old son. Still with the mom just not married or living together. We both still live at home, she's in school and I'm, well, "working".

I can't seem to keep a job. Since I entered the workforce, I've worked at probably 16 different places. Everything from fast food minimum wage to $16/hr manufacturing.

The problem I have is I end up quitting every single job. I can't take it I guess. I'm a hard worker when I am there but the anxiety and stress just kills it. I seem to get a feeling inside my abdomen that is almost a pressure and I start to freak out on the inside.

I've done this since freshman year in high school. I ended up dropping out because I just didn't like being there.

Then I had my son, best thing to happen to me. I thought that would help with my quitting issue but I guess not. Possibly because I know that his great grandma will pay for stuff when I'm unemployed.

I just get sick of hearing that I need to "man up" or "deal with it" because I mentally cant. I dread work every minute of my life and it sucks. I want to enjoy life.

I haven't seen a doctor yet but I plan on it to possibly look at maybe Paxil or something. My parents and my brother are both on that and it seems to work for whatever their issues are.

Last job I had I just quit. Was suppose to be there right now but I couldn't stand it anymore. It was a gas station job.

Sorry for the long post. Would really appreciate any input.

[atomicc]

Hello deerkiller9991 and welcome to PC! Glad to see you've found your way to our anxiety forum.
I think it is definitely a good idea if you seek out professional help. Anti-depressants may help you, but therapy would also be good to see if you could figure out the causes behind your anxiety and better ways of coping with it then to quit your job.
Good luck

[Mustkeepjob32]

I identify with your post. I'm 36 and no children, but I've had trouble keeping jobs like you since I started working back in the day. And for over 10 years, I've had a "career" in the healthcare field but I still either get fired for absences or just quit. It's a never ending cycle due to depression and anxiety.
I agree you should get professional help to see if medication and/or talk therapy can help you.

[deerkiller9991]

Makes it worse when everyone just gives you **** and doesn't understand. Thanks for the input guys. Really appreciate it