Hi there! I am a first time poster, and I haven't posted on any forums for a long time. I've had anxiety issues for as long as I can remember, but I've been diagnosed with GAD and agoraphobia last year and medicated for it. I was diagnosed after I had several major panic attacks at my job and had to leave. Recently, I thought I had made a pretty good recovery from my old job and decided to try tossing myself into the job mill again. I had a really easy interview and was offered the job, but had several severe panic attacks the day I had to go in for training. It was so bad that I nearly passed out, and I don't understand why. I wanted that job really bad, and I was very excited for it, but couldn't bring myself to actually go. I am going back to therapy soon, and I am also seeing a psychiatrist. I've been recommended CBT before, and am considering going through with it.
What are your experiences with jobs and anxiety? Do you have any tips for managing anxiety and stress while on a job? How about panic attacks at work? I would love to hear your opinions on these things.