I have been on the program since early February and have been able to pull myself out of my anxiety & panic with some great success. One sticking point for me was that I was unemployed during that time until late April. I was very happy to have found the courage to go out there, interview and hold down a job.

Now, however, I find myself in a high-stress, difficult work environment where I have to put in 60+ hours a week. There is no choice in this- this is the way the business operates since I'm in a co-management role. I've literally gone from zero to 80 MPH and I have really had to work hard not to let myself get over-anxious or panicky at work. I am proud that I am maintaining myself well and building my self-esteem (Thanks Midwest Center

Due to the pressures of this job I have felt miserable and am unable to balance home with work any longer. My problem is that my confidence is shaky and I'm afraid to become unemployed again. I'm having trouble figuring out my secondary gain from remaining in a semi-abusive work environment.I suspect I'm afraid that if I quit it'll mean I failed and I'll feel anxious again (?). I know it's just my negative thinking at work and fear of change.

Please if anyone can offer me advice I'd certainly appreciate it. Thank you.

Hey Sparks,
I said alot last night in chat, but I'd like to add again, do not in any way see this as a failure!! Rather, look at how much you have accomplished and what you are capable of! Noone needs to be in a frustrating environment, anxiety disorder or not, that is not your goal here! You are intelligent and motivated and when you find the right position, you will shine, I have no doubts! Just being employed is not enough, find something that you love and that will fulfill you, that, my friend, is what you deserve! Love ya Brad!! He he!

Hey I know what you are going through. I am about to change jobs and honestly don't know if I'm making the right desicion here either...you press on and move forward..whatever that means for YOU.

My dilema is that my work environment used to be opressive and abusive to me...it was a family business with lots of abuse and co-dependency tied in. Anyways...go for it...don't wait!