Hoping someone could give me some advice on what I should do. I've had anixety for as long as I can remember, probably over ten years. Over the past six or seven years I've mostly worked as a Web Designer, but before that also has a Sales Assistant role. For the past 1.5 years I've worked remotely from home, and although I've found work stressful, I've felt more comfortable being in my own home. Well, I've returned back to the UK after living in Australia for a year and I'm finding it impossible to find a remote job for a Web Designer with my skills. I'm so scared of having an office job, as the social side of it really makes my anxiety incredibly bad. I'm currently on anti-deppresants, and trying to get onto a waiting list for some help... but the NHS isn't really helping me out much. I don't know where to turn anymore, and I feel like I don't deserve my life. I cannot support myself, i'm £2000 in debt and cannot claim any benefits. My husband makes just over 20k a year, but its barely enough to support the both of us. I don't know what to do anymore, i'm desperate, scared and hopeless. I'm so petrifed to get a job, and I feel like I don't have any options in life anymore. Can anyone give me any advice? I don't know who to turn to.
There are Voluntary Organisations that perform CBT without GP Appointments. ask your GP Surgery can also advise
In some towns or Cities there are Charities running Mental Health Day Centres or clubs, some may perform CBT on a rationed basis. You will need to do some research
I was a Volunteer in one for about ten years, it had an Information Centre and a club for its members where they would gain support from other members. They did CBT, rationed about six seasons
You could look up in the free papers or visit the Library they may be able to help. Social Services may also know of any centres
BOB
Hi, I have terrible anxiety and panic attacks. I work in an office. It’s been ongoing for 7 years. I cannot explain how difficult and how hard it has been, I don’t know how I’ve managed it to be honest…the financial pressure to remain employed is incredible, I understand how you feel. Earlier this year I heard about PIP, Personal Independence Payment. A benefit to help people with an illness/disability that impacts on daily living and mobility. It’s not means tested…and anyone who meets the criteria can apply…working or not..Read up on it and and get some help to complete your application, like CAB or Money matters. It’s not given out willy nilly…I applied but wasn’t successful…I continue to work as I desperately want to get better, as well as the financial impact. I thought if I pushed through my fears I would overcome my anxieties, unfortunately that has not been the case, my employers are great with me and without their support I would not have been able to keep my job. You have to explain how things are impossible for you, definitely apply you have nothing to lose…and the best of luck x
Hi, Im in the same boat after quiting my job of 13 years due to having no support from them when my health was really bad last year. My partner earns much less than yours so there isnt an option for me not to work. Ive applied for contribution based jsa due to me having worked in the same job for 13 years so am waiting to see if I qualify. I am terrified about the whole thing though, finding a new job with my anxiety, ive heard the DWP are so much tougher on you nowadays to and force you to take anything anxiety of not.. Ive had that many toxic jobs filled with toxic ppl which deeply affects my confidence and always makes my health worse. I hope everything goes ok for you and you find a solution.