Hi everyone,
My name is Sage and I'm 19 years old, and it's my first time posting!
I'm currently going to attempt to apply for DSP for my anxiety/panic attacks that have been persistent for as long as I can remember (but seem to have been getting worse as time goes on and more responsibilities become present). I'm currently working usually a max of 9 hrs a week as a pizza delivery driver but afraid to ask for a solid max of 9 as my partner and I are relying on this job to get by and my boss doesn't seem the type to be understanding and empathetic - especially to mental illness, but that could just be a bad assumption. Also I am currently taking medication and other tablets (for migraines) but none of which seems to really be effective.
Currently I'm having to take additional medication before work so I can function and do my job without panicking but still have my partner on speaker phone for many of my travels. And honestly, I feel as though I am at the very edge of my capabilities and have been pushing myself so much I'm not sure how long I can keep it up. Luckily my shifts are only 3hrs long (maybe a bit over if we're busy) and it's only a 5 minute drive from where I live, but even so all the stress is giving me the worst stomach pains and muscle aches. I think my doctor wants my medical cert. to say I'm not fit to work in general but will see what my psych says soon.
Anyways I was wondering if anyone has been in this sort of situation here and could offer any words of advice or encouragement? If you have read all of this thank you and I hope you're having a great week 🙂
