What job can you actually hold down with anxiety/panic disor

[NAAHD]

Not posting with my original account as this one's a bit personal for it

But over the last couple of years I literally cannot get and hold a job down because of anxiety/panic attacks. After the attack is over I'm literally bright red, trembling, lightheaded and soaked from sweat so it's hard to get on with your day as it's uncomfortable. Done a couple of jobs and quit first day because I embarrassed myself. Even jobs I've done for 6 months, my performance slips or because I struggle to hold a conversation sometimes the boss thinks I'm being off. Tried being honest with employers too but it doesn't seem to help. I'm not always in a wreck otherwise I'd never leave the house, has been this way in the past however. Been getting treatment on and off since 2012 but nothing seems to work. Accepting the panic helps but eventually I have one out of the blue and when it comes on there's no going back unfortunately. It's hard not to get down over it and slip back into depression. Nevertheless I've managed to work in warehouses and factories just to earn a bit of money. However I was doing landscaping which I actually enjoyed, had no panic for 3 months and liked being outside. That's now ended, first job I haven't had to leave so was pretty gutted when the contract ended.

I'm now in a predicament whereby my car insurance is due and if I can't stump up the cash in a couple of months time then I'll have to sell my car. Being on the wrong side of 25 and having a group 33 car does me no favours but I like my car and have worked hard to get it in the first place. Only reason I put myself through the trauma of work is for cars ironically.

If any of you guys struggle with similar, do you have any tips?

Good types of work to get into?

Doubt I'll get back into landscaping because I was working with a family friend so didn't have to go through interviews etc

Honestly doesn't feel like there's a lot of hope for people with these issues. Not disabled enough to qualify for sickness but not well enough to hold down stable employment. Really don't want to have to go on the dole again as I'd still have to sell my car.

Thanks in advance

[22]

Garden maintenance? More stable, repeating patterns of work. Less ups and downs than landscaping. There's so much work out there.

Lots of us have things we work around and manage. I'd hope most modern employers are in tune with this.

[Google [bot]]

I can’t imagine it’s a coincidence that the only job you’ve enjoyed is one that involves grafting/exercise/sunlight, all well known antidotes to anxiety/depression?

ETA: Postie?

Edited by Google [bot] on Monday 4th April 09:57

[softtop]

if you are ok with making telephone calls, then having some experience will be great if you call up landscape companies. They have so much work, an extra pair of hands would be welcomed.

See if you can make some calls and see how you go on.

[JJ55]

Definitely garden maintenance/ landscaping. Or see if the council have any grounds keeping jobs. That’s a really nice gig if you can get your foot in the door. Manual outdoor work is great for anxiety.

I’m presuming you’ve tried antidepressants, if not a trip to the gp would be a good idea. My antidepressants have helped my anxiety attacks to a seriously impressive level. You could also ask the gp to prescribe a short course of diazepam. One of those, even half a tablet will stop a panic attack & the aftermath but must be used sparingly due to risk of addiction.

[croyde]

I really sympathize as I suffer too, but not as badly, but how I have been freelance for 35 years is beyond me. I'd be much more successful but I have turned down so many good gigs over the years due to anxiety over what I know I can do.

Before I did this I was a motorcycle courier, van driver and lorry driver, all solo jobs.

The other outdoors stuff are all great suggestions. I've not looked but maybe working on a farm?

I did that in my early 20s. Hard work but easy to learn, even a kid like me who'd been brought up in London and hadn't even had a pet.

I do use valium but rarely. Usually just good to know that I have some on me.

Good luck, all the best. It's horrible I know.

[devnull]

Solo, repetitive jobs where someone isn't directly looking over your shoulder. Honestly, a postie sounds ideal - you're out and about, granted in all weathers, but you are your own boss.

[98elise]

Google [bot] said:

I can’t imagine it’s a coincidence that the only job you’ve enjoyed is one that involves grafting/exercise/sunlight, all well known antidotes to anxiety/depression?

ETA: Postie?

Edited by Google [bot] on Monday 4th April 09:57

Postie sounds spot on. What other job can you do that gets you out in the fresh air on your own? It's not seasonal and it's difficult to automate so fairly secure.

Also 99% of people you meet will be nice to you, so less chance of anything triggering a panic attack.

[Cyberprog]

Sell the expensive insurance car. Buy a van and a mower. Go self employed. Simples