Self-induced anxiety - was it worth it?

CasperD — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:56:43 GMT

Hi all,

This is my first time posting here and I feel silly for having to do so.

I have always suffered anxiety and depression and have been on medication for many years. I always thought I knew the worst of this illness, but I only realised just how bad I can get after recently resigning from a new job with nothing else to go to (aka self-induced).

I have been reaching out to family and friends, but I'm conscious of the fact that they can only do so much. I live a long way from my family (Victoria vs Queensland), but I have never wanted more for them to be closer. I live alone and have been single for 6 years now, so apart from those on the other end of text or phone, there is really no one.

Leaving a well-paid job because of moral issues with the industry and what it was doing to me mentally is crazy enough, but I can't help but think about what would have been worse. Putting up with the moral dilemmas and still getting paid for it, or the current situation I find myself in.

I am applying for jobs and by most accounts, people would say that I'm highly employable with a lot of experience in my field. But I can't escape the feeling that I have brought this on myself and need to punish myself for my stupid life choices.

Self-induced anxiety - was it worth it?

Rubybleu — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:34:15 GMT

Hi Casper, please don’t be too hard on yourself. You left that job for a reason and I’m sure you would feel worse mentally staying than where you find yourself now. The what if’s will eat us alive!!

Would you consider moving back to be close to family? Or joining a social club or group? Sports? Art?

I hope you feel a bit better now posting this as it’s always so good to speak to someone even if it is online 🙂

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Self-induced anxiety - was it worth it?

Self-induced anxiety - was it worth it?