Job Offer

Jamika · Post by **Jamika** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:59 am

Okay, previously I placed a post stating that I had resigned from my stressful job of seven years due to anxiety and panic attacks. I have been unemployed for eight weeks now and basically homebound, scared to drive etc. Anyway, I had an interview yesterday with a new company which I barely made it to because the location is about 30 minutes away and I had a panic attack in the car. I pulled over to the side of the road, and then forced myself to keep going. Anyway, I made it there right on time, the interview went really well and today they made me an offer I can't refuse. Needless to say, I am terrified. This is an excellent opportunity, good pay, I know about seven other people that work there so I won't be all alone. I do not want to blow this...I started taking 25mg of Zoloft a little over two weeks ago, but it hasn't taken effect yet. I'm suppossed to gradually increase until it get to 100mg. Any advice anyone? In my mind I know that I'm having a panic attack, but everytime I get them it still scares me like this is my first time having one. I want to accept the offer but, I don't want to embarass myself. Plus I have such a hard time driving. Please help!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:27 am

Congrads!! I guess you call it positive reinforcing yourself- but one method that has worked for me is to literaly talk to myself like I would a young child who has just awaken scared from a bad dream- talking myself thru it just like I would the child- This is literally the only thing that will instantly work with me when I have woke up at night with my heart beating at about a million miles per hour. It will quickly lower my heart rate back to a normal level. Good luck, and congradulate yourself.

cfe · Post by **cfe** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:06 am

Getting a new job is exciting and scary at the same time. I had a job that I absolutely loved a year ago. I loved my co workers and every thing about it was so rewarding ( I was working with children)Then out of the blue our county made it known to many of us that in order to keep the positions were in we would be required to hold a bus license. Because I had always had problems with anxiety anyway, I knew this was something I could not possibly do. Not to mention there had recently been a bus crash in our town, luckily know one was injured badly, however with this in mind I knew it was more than I could handle. I have a problem driving my own vehicle when it is just raining. My Dr. sent a letter to our county officials stating that I had a medical problem and did not to be put in that kind of situation. The county wouldn't oblidge and it resulted in me having to resign my "dream job." I got extremely discouraged and kept asking myself if I should have went ahead and done the whole bus thing. Well, after praying and taking small steps to regain my composure and move on, I was then offered a job in a better location, with better hours and best of all no bus license was required. I worried because I didn't know many people and it was a totally new experiennce to me. I hesitated because I know how bad my anxiety can get at times and I didn't know how to deal in a new place, however, I accepted the position and have been there several months now. They are all very nice and understanding. I still have to take one day at a time. I am on a newer dose of my med. and it to hasn't really taken effect yet, however , like I said I try really hard to just take each day & moment at a time and remind myself that I am doing the best I can do. Even though it can be scary working somewhere new just remember more than likely you will be just fine and prayer can work wonders for that too!! Good Luck & Best Wishes!!

thinker · Post by **thinker** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:59 am

Thanks sooooo much for the words of encouragement!!!! I will try all of your suggestions.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:15 am

Hi Jamika - just wanted to say how happy i am for you. Sounds to me like you've got the courage to not only accept that great job, but to excel at it. Doesn't it seem like God had a hand in this? You'll be with people you know, and you can break the drive-time down to maybe something like how many trips it would be to Micky D's or something silly like that - before you know it, you'll have another reason to be proud of yourself. Best wishes, Laura

New Found Hope · Post by **New Found Hope** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:56 am

LOL!!! Thanks Laura, yes God definitly had everything to do with this and I refuse to blow this wonderful opportunity that He has given me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:23 am

Jamika,

You will be able to get through it! If you don't take the job then you let satan win. You will be able to do it! You wont be along so that is a good thing. You will be able to drive turn on one of your c.d from the program on your way there and that way it wont take up any of your time! You will be able to drive trust me I just went through this as well. I did it and so can you. Pray that before you leave and take this wonderful leap of faith! God bless you and I as well as the prayer group will be praying for you. Take down this number and if you begin to panic it is a prayer line for them to pray for you. It is wonderful and a Godsemt! 1*800*541*7729. You can also get the help line number off of the program and they can talk you through it!

God bless you,
Jennifier

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:38 am

You're absolutely right Jennifer! Satan wants to keep me imprisoned in my home and I won't allow that. I will continue to feed my mind with God's truth. Thank you so much for the prayer line number, I programmed it in my phone. And thank you for your prayers!!

wannalive2 · Post by **wannalive2** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:35 am

I am so inspired by you. Four years ago, I was working as a nurse and lost a patient who was very special to me. I took a leave of absence and the anxiety attacks started. Now I do home daycare because I don't have to leave my house. Driving alone has been a challenge and the thought of having an attack at work and embarassing myself has kept me from going back to work outside of the house. I sooooo want to go back to work. Keep us updated. I'm excited for you, and me. If you can do it, maybe i can too. Way to go!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:25 am

jamika,
you will make it with our prayers and your faith in GOD...i know how you felt before and , i was like that as well..but now that you know how to use the tools and skills that you have learned from the program you will be just fine..take care and know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.keep us updated on how good it was to be working..be blessed..
don