Earn money

[Phil2]

Do u find it hard to work with ya anxiety and depression

[DoggieLoverbon]

Extremely

[Blueshirt]

I have had anxiety and depression for as long as I can recall; certainly for the last 30 years. During that time I have been able to work for over half of that time. It was very difficult; and, the work probably helped as much as it hindered my illness. Overall I have always felt that I have had to cope with my illnesses without support, which has made life difficult. I haven't worked now since 2013; I miss it. Even with more enlightenment employers see mental health within employees negatively. That makes depression worse.

[Jayde_96]

I have lost jobs because of my health anxiety! I just can’t seem to hold a job down at all! No work place ever understands!

They will think I’m mad or being a “hypochondriac” however for me this is very real and it honestly terrifying!

[thyroidmom84 in reply to Jayde_96]

Yes- I have missed so much time for doctors appointments this year

[Hidden in reply to thyroidmom84]

I do too. Like right now I am pushing myself to work every night but I’m obligated to attend my appointments with my therapist, social worker, and Psychiatrist. But then rush home to rest but then lose sleep for the nightshift and the chance to take my night meds which consist of a mood stabilizer and Seroquel which is another mood stabilizer but it helps me to sleep. The Seroquel has decreased to 300 but I can’t take after 10-1030 because I’ll oversleep for work and end up being late.

[thyroidmom84 in reply to Hidden]

Mostly therapist and psychiatrist appointments for me as well!

[Hidden in reply to Jayde_96]

It’s is terrifying but you are not alone. I lost my job becoming manic and developing severe anxiety to the point that I didn’t want to leave my home and I would dread going to to work. But you can ask my healthcare professionals about programs to help you get good jobs that are unable to fire you due to your disabilities which is what I am going to do. Furthermore, you can provide a documented form from your doctor stating your condition and submit to Human Resources so that it protects you or provide a bit of cushion so to speak