I didn't realize that I even had anxiety until I tried to quit smoking and then it hit me, it freaked me out and I continued to try to quit and each time it was the same, shaking, panicky and just started to freak out and then I would go and buy more to stop these attacks.

Going through the workbook and the first part about history, each one is checked off with the exception of the last two points!

I realize that the problems that I have had lately in trying to find a job is that I'm very afraid to work outside of the home and it's not that I just couldn't find the perfect job advertisement in our area.

I'm afraid of not being a good employee, getting to work on time, not making a fool out of myself and getting fired. I'm so surprised that I thought everyone was in the same boat and had these huge fears and dislikes about working outside the home and being an employee.

I knew that my Dad had huge anxiety issues and wouldn't leave the house for fear of seeing people and having to talk to talk to them but didn't realize until the last few months about myself.

Hi Whizzie,

I first noticed my anxiety attacks when I found out that I would have to go back to work, so you are definitely NOT alone. Just the thought gave me anxiety. I'm in the middle of my 2nd week and I think I'm starting to see some improvement.My doctor switched me from Prozac to Celexa. I think between the new medication and the program I can see there might be light at the end of the tunnel.