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Problems with keeping a job

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I'm good at getting jobs and being excited about starting a new one, but have a really hard time keeping one. I took time off from working to try and figure some things out. I start a new job tomorrow and I really hope I don't just walk off this job

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how did it go? I lost my job of 4 years due to my anxiety and depression. I missed so many days that I ended up not getting re hired afer a lay off. Its been hard. I started a new job in September and im finding it extremely exhausting and stressful so I don't know what to do next. I'm only able to work part time now because I get so overwhelmed and start having panic attacks, I know I wont be able to do it forever. I wish people understood depression and anxiety better. blah...

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KatieRichie94 in reply to tdawgg123

I'm very sorry that you are dealing with that. Anxiety can interfere with daily life responsibilities on a pretty severe level. Do you give yourself time to have "you" time?

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tdawgg123 in reply to KatieRichie94

I do! I have plenty of it. I tend to like to keep busy to stop my mind from thinking so much - just causes me more anxiety!!

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