I didn’t realise it at first but i believe i have workplace related anxiety. Im currently doing my postgrad full time and prior to that i had a string of internships and work in various fields. I had an offer last october for a corporate communication job and while it was great, i had anxiety/panic attacks over it and ended up not taking it. I had another attack quite recently when my mom was telling me about a job opportunity and i just lost it. (btw i am seeing a therapist)

At first i thought maybe it was because i was afraid of not being able to do a great job but then i realise i was kinda traumatised by previous work experience, that i was scared of a workplace rather than the work itself. my previous workplace was toxic to say the least, its like they compiled all the mean kids in high school and dump them in one office. during my internship i was harrassed etc.

I know others go through tougher times at work and considering the time we are in right now i should just bite the bullet and get a job. But even thinking about going to a workplace is causing me anxiety and there’s not much option for a work from home job.

Have any of you guys experienced this? How do you guys manage yourself through this kind of situation?