Scared

I'm so scared I will loose my job. The CEO announced two weeks ago that the company was unsustainable. Lots of people are tense and upset. I have panic attacks daily. I fear the worst and I struggle to hold on to anything positive. I've never felt so scared before. I've turned to co-workers for support...I don't tell them I have frequent panic attacks....I was hoping we would come together during this difficult time. I feel like the opposite has happened. I feel like the competition between people has drastically increased and I feel isolated. I am trying to cope but can't find lasting relief. I feel angry with myself that I keep having panic attacks. I am either in a state of extreme anxiety or spending time following stress management techniques....only to be anxious again. The cycle keeps going. It feels hopeless.

I am sorry you have to deal with this. It is hard when you stand a chance of losing your job. It happened to me but I have been lucky with unemployment. There are so many extensions out there now that you will be able to collect for quite a while so you will have some income. I hope that helps to ease your mind some.

What a scary situation! No wonder you're having panic attacks. I have no advice, but I hope everything works out for you.