I think im really going to struggle with work. Has anyone got any advice?

[Anonymous]

I developed anxiety when I was about 15. It has improved but I have noticed recently that my anxiety has come back in some situations. I am 17 and currently looking for work. However, because of my anxiety I feel I am going to really struggle. I don't know if I will be confident enough to push myself into doing something new. But also I worry that I might throw up or have a panic attack. I've never thrown up when I'm anxious but I always feel sick. What should I do? I know once I settle in I'll be fine, but I'm worrying about when I first start. Overall, I really want a job. It's just my anxiety and low self-confidence that is stopping me.

[phartingchicken]

do you see a counselor or take any medication for the anxiety? if yes stop and go with it too see if it works or not. if not talk to someone trusted about it. talk to your employer or supervisor if he or she and help you through the job. hope it goes away your too young for anxiety.

[Asker]

Okay thanks. Anxiety is very common in teens unfortunately. I was meant to see a counsellor but never got round to it. Didn't feel I needed to as I could kind of cope with it. But I think temporarily I will struggle when I start to work.

[phartingchicken]

its probably you switching gears for play mode to work mode. I get it sometimes in my 20s.

[Editor]

If you're in the U. S. your employer is legally required to accommodate any medical conditions you have and if they don't you can sue them not only for that but for discriminating against you as a female.

[QandAgirl]

OMG I am like your 33 year old twin. I was exactly the same and now I struggle but fight through it. Get books on it and learn how to deescalate yourself when the anxious feelings arise.