where do i even start

[bri_x]

hello, i didn't know where to start so here i am, i'm in my late 20's, a mum of two and have had anxiety for pretty much my entire life with periods of depression sprinkled in there too. i was diagnosed as a teen and yet i still let my anxiety hold me back in life. at the moment i just feel incredibly stressed, parenting is hard enough as it is but add the cost of living crisis on top of that and being in a job that i hate with crap pay that i can barely get by on. i need to find a new job with better pay and hopefully one where i can work from home half the time (i'd love to all the time but that's just wishful thinking, i know it's almost impossible to find one like that). i need to get my license but again, i get in my head and the anxiety takes over and i find myself making all the excuses as to why i can't do it or haven't done it yet. i wish i could just do things without getting in my head or stressing about them every second, my partner is so good at being able to just do stuff and be relaxed about things whereas i feel incredibly weak and useless for finding everything so hard. anyway, feel like i'm rambling a bit now. any advice on moving forward and how i can get myself to do these things would be so appreciated, thanksssss

[Mark Z.]

Hi bri_x,

Thank you for sharing your experiences and concerns. It sounds like you're navigating a lot at the moment, with the challenges of parenting, work, and managing anxiety and depression. I can tell how hard it is for you, and how brave you are to face these challenges.

It is ok and important to seek help, including from your partner, family and close friends. Sharing your experiences can be incredibly relieving and provide you with different perspectives. It's also important to seek professional support, when you say you were diagnosed earlier, may I ask if there is any on-going treatment from a doctor or a psychologist? If so, how's this going so far?

It's great that you've identified what you need in a new job, such as better pay and the flexibility to work from home. You can begin by researching companies that offer remote or hybrid work opportunities. It's important to update your resume to highlight skills that are valuable for remote work, like self-motivation, time management, project management, communication skills, and experience of using IT tools.

Hope it helps a bit.

Warmly,

Mark