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Yes I took the chance because I needed a job to pay my bills after being unemployed for 4 and half years. I am thinking of taking Accounting Classes soon. Yes this job has good benefit but I can't handle being locked up in a cubicle for 9 hours. If I quit now, I am afraid they will think I...

As I have stated in another thread, I just started working at a new job, it is now my 1 week there. I now have to answer phones from customers. This is my first time dealing with customer and phones. My previous job I did answer phones but they were not customers. Anyway, today I had...

@Scandinavgirl - I can relate to your situation. I just started a new job last Thursday. On my first day my manager raised her voice and shouted across the room at me over some stupid email. Anyway, her raising her voice at me, re-traumatized me making me feel dumb. I have trouble...

Ok , last Friday I got shouted out by the manager. "Why are you not in the Web....." an internet web conference. She never told me to partake. She simply told me to expect get my email and the web conference email. She didn't say to partake. Well it was 2 pm, and she shouted across the room...

I simply masked my panic attacks by not going out telling family and friends I'm not feeling well. I keep my feelings to myself and never expose them to the outside world including family. I was "trained" to swallow up my inside feelings. Many think we were a perfect family, but we were...

Ok folks, I started yesterday. My first day on my new job. I got panic attacks on my way to the office in the morning. Now I have to work 9 hours starting in mid July so I can have Friday off. I can't stand being "locked" up in a office for 9 hours. Also made a mistake yesterday and I...

Scout86, I agree for all of us suffering. Starting our own business helps avoids the pitfall the corporations has placed on us with no mercy on our condition.

Seancharles, I think self-employed is a much better environment for those struggling. Right now I'm starting a new job this Thursday, and I want to take the opportunity to save money and learn accounting. I can not handle being boxed in all 8 hours everyday. I wish you the very best.

No never tried the breathing technique. I will give it a try.

Thank you Gizmo, I hope so too

No Eve, I am thinking perhaps listen to calm music with 1 ear as I work.

Well after 4 and half years of unemployment, I finally got hired. My employment will begin in 10 days. I just pray I do not have panic attacks and I also get antsy if I am in a cubicle. I guess my main concern is will I be able to perform my job duties. I have always been told since I was...

YYYAAAYYY!!!! That is what I like to hear. You can do it Chimera! Remember take the first step. Don't think about future steps that you can make. Concentrate on the first step. Then you can put one foot in front of the other =)

Katy, you are the only one who can control that anger. I know, my brother was extremely abusive I did not think I would live over the age of 15. Now I'm in my early 50's, and I can say yes I carried a hatred for him for some years until I let go knowing he is far away from me and he can no...

O Bloomy, please do not try to be hard on yourself. In some ways I know how your feeling. We ARE our worse enemy. This ugly PTSD can attach itself on to us and play tricks in our mind thinking that we are useless. Have you considering looking for a part time work instead of full time at...

Currently Why, I am unemployed. However, having worked in different office and position which are full time. I get so anxious. Looking back I don't think I would allow me move things around except for the keyboard.

For those who suffer from Panic Attacks and work in an Office Cubicle, do you feel desperate to just run off? Having had a very over protective mother and a sheltered life thru out my entire life. I feel these cubicles are trapping me that I just feel so anxious to just get up and walk out...

You have a good point there JEK. Well just right now I called and I have an appointment tomorrow at 11:30 am for a Clerk Position with the county. God I'm so nervous I hope it is not more than 3 people. Can't handle panel interview.

Well I did get that call back about 2 days ago, and I have yet to call her back and I feel it is too late. This is a county job and I know if you reject 3 you are removed from the list and they will no longer suggest your name to other departments to call you for an interview. I have to be...

Being a former sufferer of Agoraphobia, may I suggest going only during the weekends only and drive yourself to the store early morning until you find yourself comfortable. Then again in the week days, again go early morning since there are very little people on the roads and store. Then...

Looking back I can't believe I suffered from Agoraphobia meaning I could not leave my house - period. From 1981 to 1993, I did not understand what I was suffering or if there was a word for it. Why was I unable to leave my house? It started with panic attacks but it got worse that I could no...

That is so awesome @Bloomy. Congratulations. One step at a time, you have achieved a milestone in your life. Wear that badge proudly. You have a bright future ahead of you.

I am not familiar with commission only jobs Zara. However, I think for one (A) going to a place you never been to is good because you can confront that fear (B) As long you are not in the same building as your abuser you will be ok, I know. (C) As for strangers, you never know those...

OMG Ladee! just wanted to say you are an inspiration to all of us. I'm 52, and I feel I am too old to start a business. That is my desire and you gave me hope. Please let us know about your future website. Once I find a job, I would happy to be a customer of yours.

Chimera - Having been unemployed for now 4 years I can understand. I'm not sure if you will agree, but I believe people who have power like supervisors, managers, etc. tend to be the culprit of cultivating those anxiety on a person whether that person in power is female or male. I have...