[Softballjunkie8]

Hey there. Well I guess I want to vent/get some advice. The last few months have been extremely stressful. My father passed after a 3 year battle with cancer and I was his primary caregiver. My husband and I are now left with ALOT of expenses and I have to go back to work. I have not worked in 3 years and am very anxious about going back. I feel bad because my husband needs the help. I have panic disorder and am terrified of having a panic attack at work. I've done my best to see therapist but our insurance doesn't cover mental health. The county we live has a free program but they are not very good. I think my husband is growing impatient with me. He has been understanding but now doesn't understand why I can't pull it together and work since we need it so bad. Has anyone suffered from panic disorder and was able to work? And if so what type of work? Thank you so very much!

[tin58]

Hi softball junkie,

My diagnosis is ptsd. I feel panic and anxiety a lot. I have been working for about 10 years. Honestly I feel like I wish I could just collect disability it's been so bad recently.

On the brighter side I think you definitally can do it. Perhaps you can start small like a part time job. Also certain jobs are definitally lower stress than others. Try for something that's low key and less intimitating. You'll be nervous at first certainly, but the more you do it the better you'll feel. Your confidence will in prove too.

Also try to reframe the whole idea. Try to make it exciting and happy not terrifying drudgery. Does that make any sense?

[Softballjunkie8]

Originally Posted by tin58

Hi softball junkie,

My diagnosis is ptsd. I feel panic and anxiety a lot. I have been working for about 10 years. Honestly I feel like I wish I could just collect disability it's been so bad recently.

On the brighter side I think you definitally can do it. Perhaps you can start small like a part time job. Also certain jobs are definitally lower stress than others. Try for something that's low key and less intimitating. You'll be nervous at first certainly, but the more you do it the better you'll feel. Your confidence will in prove too.

Also try to reframe the whole idea. Try to make it exciting and happy not terrifying drudgery. Does that make any sense?

Yes that makes total sense. I am trying to look at things differently. I guess what is so frustrating for me is all the body sensations I get with high anxiety. I feel like I'm going to pass out and/or throw up. So that makes it really hard to concentrate.