[mak62184]

Well, I hope. So keep your fingers crossed for me.

I did not end up getting the job I interviewed for a couple of weeks ago. And of course today, I had another panic attack at work about hating the job. Thankfully this happened when nobody else was around. I know, bad, but I hate people trying to get into things like this with me. Especially since I know a lot of people are not going to understand.

Okay, that last paragraph was negative, but things have gotten a bit better. So, my boss at work gave me the contact information for the person who is in charge of a video production company, and that does produce local television and commercials. So, me being a chicken, emailed him yesterday about maybe possibly being interested in working there and seeing if they could use me. Well, I got a response back, and he's going to call me on Monday. Okay, it might end up not being what I want to hear, but at least now I don't feel like I wasted my time contacting this person, and he didn't think I was a complete loser, since he does plan to get in touch with me.

Oh yeah, and if anyone wants to read a book I am finding interesting, read "When Panic Attacks." It's by David D. Burns, who is a doctor. He wrote this book as drug-free therapy. So far I am finding it helpful. I'll admit, I don't always like doing the writing exercises because I sometimes can't think of something to write about, but it really has helped me in the past week. Heck, I did one exercise I was dreading today, and ended up feeling better and laughing about how stupid my pessimism sounds. I really know, and need to keep telling myself that there is no such list as a "Do Not Hire" list, and my name is not on the top of it.

[AAAAA]

I wish you the very best of luck!

[sarahlilianne]

Good luck mak! I,m keeping my fingers crossed for you !
Lily

[bipolar_bear]

Good luck. I hope it turns out well.

BB

[Kailei]

Hi Mack,

Good luck on your job interview. I know how it feels to be trying to work and advance and having panic and anxiety attacks get in your way. I was diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD and actually ended up loosing my job because of the attacks. I just couldn't function in a social environment. Worse off, I was an EMT, so I was always in stressful situations. I am currently back in school and needing to change my career. I graduate in 5 months- so hopefully, I will be ready to go back at it with a clearer head and less attacks.

Just remember, people don't understand unless they've been through it.

Congrats Mack! That sounds excellent! Thank you for the name of the book. I will look into it.

It sounds like a book I could definitely use. Besides panic attacks, I also have what one T calls Avoidance Anxiety. I avoid taking on opportunities that I would excel in. I am witnessing it right now as I avoid filling out papers that could get me a better job. Would you know if the book mentions anything on avoidance?

[mak62184]

Thanks everyone!

Yeah, I'm not sure exactly if it goes into avoidance issues or not. But it definitely is helpful to write down my feelings and adjust how I really should feel, instead of what my brain is telling me.

[skeeweeaka]

Defintely sounds like something I should read....Thank Callie...

TJ