[QuietStorm1214]

Hello everyone! I have bipolar and GAD. I was diagnosed 12 years ago. I take Trileptal, risperdal, klonopin, and ambien. I have been struggling a lot lately and needed somewhere to get my thoughts out. I had been having a real hard time at work for quite awhile. But was trying to so hard. But my anxiety was overwhelming. I couldn't concentrate. And not to mention my boss keep bugging me about my moods. And she told me that I had missed 26 days in 13 weeks of work. So about 4 months ago I just quit. I had a panic attack again and I was just overwhelmed and exhausted. I couldn't handle it anymore. After I quit I felt such relief. My partner was very supportive. But now it's been months with no income. I've tried to get another job. But I can't even get myself to an interview. I have panic attacks when I try to leave the house. I just don't know how I'm gonna possibly have another job. My partner is supporting us right now. And a little bit of savings we have. But that isn't going to last much longer. I am so stressed out!

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[wildflowerchild25]

welcome to PC. I'm sorry you're struggling with this. I've had to take leave from work and it's very hard. I didn't quit but my late husband had quit a few times out of rage and stress. So I know the financial stress you are under. Could you maybe apply for disability? If you truly can't work then it might be an option. Otherwise all you can do is go to therapy if you don't already and try to get to the root of the problem. You can also find new coping skills that may be able to help you stop panicking so much. It may or may not work, but if you want income, those are your options really.

Or, maybe you could try to find a job that's not as stressful? I don't know what you did but maybe you could try part-time work and it might not be so anxiety-inducing for you. Start with a few hours a week and build up to more.

[Wildflower4]

I know exactly how you feel. I have bipolar and GAD and the anxiety is part of what keeps me from being able to stay in a job. I also had to quit school due to the anxiety becoming too overwhelming. Not sure if I'll be able to work again either. I hope you're able to figure out a way to work if that is what you want to do.

[wiretwister]

for a very long time the only way I could face work was to be medicated , I still am but to a much less degree ... one of the things my T told me I have never forgotten was I had to force myself to not avoid things .. So I don't ... yes it causes severe stress. yes it causes fear ... but if I don't go thru with it I really feel low and I am more afraid the next time ... it took a lot and a lot of time but that is how I approach life now ... and I remember if I fail but tried I am better off that if I had never tried at all ...

[Shadesofdark]

Welcome to PC. I know how crippling anxiety can be, throw in a little BP and its a noxious soup. I wish I could work but I cant, so I am on disability. Its not a lot of money but its better then nothing. If I were you I would look into it. Glad you found us, you will find people that you can relate to. Don't forget to post.

[Crazy Hitch]

It's good to see you here.

This is a great online community.

[GemmaTeller]

Welcome! Hang in there. You are getting great suggestions from others here.