Stress Center Peer Support

I recently quit a job that was making my anxiety and depression worse almost every day. I was having to be more extroverted than I like and sales were very low because of the situation but we were given no slack for that. It was also very, very boring much of the time. I have felt better since I quit but now I am without a job and I hate the job search process. This may sound weird to people who have been laid off or fired but it was a step of faith. The stress now is; where do I look, how do I discover where I should look and what I should look for? I get anxious worrying about this and that makes me tired. I had a good interview Tues. but I don't think I want to put myself in that particular situation now. Does anyone know of any other online support groups for job searchers? Thanks for listening.

Hi
I don't know of a support group but have you looked at monster.com for job listings?

Hi SCDon,

I can totally and completely relate. About 3 weeks ago I lost my job, it was a temporary position, but it was supposed to go on for another month or so. They called me one day and said my job was no longer. I was actually relieved because that job really did a number on me emotionally and made my anxiety and depression so bad. I am still rebuilding myself and picking up the pieces from that disaster, but let me tell you, 8+ months of HORRIBLE anxiety and depression. I was also in a toxic relationship/living situation that I have separated myself from.

A week and a half ago a friend of mine who works for Best Buy got me a job interview for a sales floor position. Back before my anxiety was really bad, I had wanted to work there so bad and had tried to get in the door several times with no success. I went to interview number 1 with some major anxiety, but made it through. Interview number 2 was also a success and I was asked to be a part of the team. I was really excited, but also nervous. I have always loved working with people and at my old job I worked with computers in an office building and it was just such a horrible situation for me. It's just hard coming back from a rough patch, but I am doing that very thing right now.

I had my very first day today and it was so great. I felt little to no anxiety all day. I get along great with all of my co-workers, they are all so wonderful. I feel like I fit in and it's only been 1 day. It feels like such a relief after working a job I hated and despised for 8 months. You really just have to ask yourself, "Ok, if I didn't have anxiety, what would I do?" and GO AFTER IT! Nothing is holding you back, only yourself. Think about what you love. Like me, I have always loved communicating with people and experiencing the success of making a customer happy. I totally love that high. This sales floor position is so perfect for me. Make a list of things you like to do and figure out how you can turn that into a way to make an income. There is a little saying that goes, "only the rich can afford to go crazy" I know that having anxiety doesn't qualify us as being crazy, but it feels like it sometimes! It is hard to work, but you can do it. You just have to find something you like to do and you can. The sky is the limit.