pani anxiety disorder and job Posted: 03-31-08 14:35pm
Should i quit my job that gave me a panic
and anxiety disorder? I worked there for
12 years and a year ago i got real
stressed out. I started getting bad
anxiety attacks and panic. I went on
leave for almost a year. My panics and
anxiety got a little better from before,
but still getting some symptoms. But In 2
months i have to go back to the same job.
Now, i notice my anxiety and panics is
coming back . Knowing that i have to go
back to work were it all happened, can
this be causing my anxiety to get worse?
Is it a good idea to just quit and get
more time to recover?
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mominashoe
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Posted: 03-31-08 14:53pm
It really depends if the work was what
actually did cause the attacks or not.
Associating the panic attack with work is
definitely going to make you more prone to
having them when you are at work, even if
work was not the cause. If you worked
there for 12 years without incident, I see
no reason why you can't go back and start
fresh if you think you can do that.
Have you been getting any counseling or
taking any medication? You should mention
this change in your life to your
psychiatrist or doctor and see if you need
more guidance or something (possibly
medications new or increased) to help
stabilize you as you make a step forward.
Looking for another job may be very
stressful and put you in a worse position
than returning to a place where you are
familiar with and worked comfortably (I
assume) for 12 years.
If you need to go back to work, I think
that you should at least try to go back.
Staying home from work isn't productive
and putting it off longer probably isn't
going to help very much. A year is more
than long enough to recuperate on a leave.
If you still find yourself in a bad
situation, then you can look to a
different position or place of work.
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 03-31-08 15:48pm
:Tiggers"! If your job is that much of a
tigger that it promotes server anxiety
then I would have to say Yes. I had to. I
was in the same proffesion for 23 years
and have to finally give it up. I was
taking away my sanity and my well being.
Just try and remember that you health and
sanity do not carry a price tag. If you
enjoy doing what you are doing and it is
just the atsmophere, and you have the
qualifications to look elsewher, I say do
it. If you are unhappy with what you are
doing, then there are mor options out
there for you. Set a goal and reach for
it.
Carrie
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shaker
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Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Posts: 10
Posted: 04-01-08 00:58am
Thanks guys for the advice and support!
Ill see how i feel in 2 months. If I feel
a little better than ill try and go back.
If not, ill see what other options is out
there. Thanks again!!!
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