Depersonlization and working

[Brih677]

hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone suffering from this still has a job and if so what kind of work do you do... i have recently quit my job because of these feelings but i know i will have to find a part time job soon as i need some money.... just wondering what everyone thinks...

[Aazz]

What was your previous position? And what was it about the job you feel you couldn't do because of your feelings?

Do you want a job where you don't have to have too much human interaction? Or maybe being engaged with lots of people will keep your mind occupied so you don't focus on your DP? I think a job that will help keep you out of your head something that doesn't allow you to think too much about yourself if you now what I mean?

[Brih677 in reply to Aazz]

my previous job was a jewelry store. Yes interacting with people freaked me out because I felt so panicked and not real.....

[Aazz in reply to Brih677]

So would a quite administration job be better? Data entry something on the computer?

[Brih677 in reply to Aazz]

yes i have tried to apply for a few office jobs- nothing yet.... The thing is i am a student in social work...... my dp started at the end of my first year of college...

[DeeM3]

I have driving anxiety and I do home visits so I have to push through it. Can be very taxing.

[Jmerrick22]

I do I work in a highly stressful hospital job. I'm looking for something else though I think this did a lot to me

[Chala555]

Hi there. I do deliveries for Dominos. So im pretty much driving all the time. No itz not the best job because for me driving=thinking. Which is not good for my depersonalization. All my surroundings loom unfamiliar although i know where im at and where to go. Its like I'm just programmed to do it. Yeah its scary but i push through. The key is to not give it the thought. It just feeds off your anxiety and makes it worse. If you feel the need to take a break from work then you do what best suits you. However staying occupied really helps me out. Try finding a hobby or adopt a pet. Something that makes you feel grounded or needed. That always helps. Good luck and best wishes

[Brih677 in reply to Chala555]

Thanks for the tip! Atleast your working I have been off for about 2 months now because of this depersonlization, i know i have to return soon though.