
I just quit my newly acquired job where for once I was kinda making decent money. This week would have been my third week, and I already have called off 3 times (the first two was a covid scare tho) A job I was super excited to get, and actually kind of liked having. But my anxiety is literally ruining my life and I was unable to wake up without having a panic attack before my shift. Ive always struggled with anxiety since elementary school, but for this particular job for some reason it made it 1000x worse. I’m talking I was feeling physical symptoms and was using the bathroom 3-5x times during a shift because of my diarrhea and that wasn’t even it. Even on days off I’d just be worrying about going back the next day. As for bills and such, I’ll most likely be ok for now. I have a supportive partner as well, and we have decided I’m going to take this time off this time around to actually seek therapy and get help so I can return to work eventually stress free. I’m only 19 and a student as well, and I just feel like I’m way too young to let this ruin me so early. I haven’t told my family yet, and I’m scared of what they’ll say but I know I had to do this for me. I don’t live with them anyways so yolo. It’s my life and I need to start taking way better care of myself. I’ve been neglecting this issue for far too long and I know it. Just wanted to speak about this somewhere, I’ve been feeling so guilty over my decision this morning, some support, tips, advice, wisdom, similar experiences, literally anything would be appreciated &lt;3