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Apr 13, 2015, 08:33 AM
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For those of you who have read my previous posts, I have often talked about my anxiety especially when it comes to work. I thought it was going to take a miracle to get me to overcome my apprehension and the irrational fears I had about working at a job every day, due to my social anxiety and my panic attacks. I'm not religious, but I've been doing lots of internal praying lately to the universe asking for help with my struggles.
Something finally clicked and changed inside me. I have not only quit my stay-at-home marketing job, but I have been applying to over 70 jobs starting since the month of march. I have gotten a few call backs for interviews and I have been on the phone a lot lately, talking to a bunch of different people with my job search. I am not scared anymore. I'm just writing this post to comfort anyone else out there who is going through work struggles or anxiety like me. I don't know what happened, but my motivation changed almost overnight. I think part of it was that I let my struggles go to the universe, but the other part was me taking that first step and watching all the doors open for me that I had held closed for so long because I was too afraid to move forward, no matter how painful the place I was in felt. I am looking forward to working in an office now. I am still a little apprehensive of course but I'm finally more excited than nervous. These little baby steps have given me a greater confidence in myself. And I am surprised by how well I am being received by people. I am making little connections with people over the phone, laughing with them, etc. and it feels like I'm finally being accepted and coming into my own, which is long overdue. So if you're having issues with work and stress, please know that anything is possible and no matter how dire your situation is, things can turn around if you allow it. I thought this was going to be an extremely uncomfortable process for me, but I'm actually enjoying it. It is a miracle. 
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#2
Apr 13, 2015, 05:16 PM
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well congratulations! i am so happy that you were able to overcome your anxiety and put yourself out there. i hope that it really pays off for you.
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Apr 14, 2015, 10:02 PM
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Awesome, good job CosmicRose! I'm really glad that all the little steps and work you've been doing are paying off, and really, this is pretty inspirational.
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Apr 15, 2015, 10:59 AM
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CosmicRose, I'm so glad things have turned around for you! I can only hope they do the same for me (fear of being able to work).
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