I've tried working but I just keep having panic attacks, even just thinking about it. Does anyone know?
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Yes, it's possible. Begin at http://www.ssa.gov/. You will need to apply. I've heard that the majority of people will get turned down the first time (I have no idea why this is). If you are turned down, don't take it personally, but appeal as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less likely you are to be approved. I've heard that you may have to appeal more than once before your application will be approved. You may also need to obtain a lawyer for assistance. See http://law.freeadvice.com/government_law/social_security_law/. Good luck.
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You should be looking for a job rather then be on the computer looking for people to just hand you down money.  I understand that your in a bad situation...but there are things that you could/should be doing.  \n\nTry this site post something there and see if you get anything given to you.\n\nwww.craigslist.org\n\nJust find your city and you can post there.
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Force yourself to spend more time out and less time inside. If your having major panic attacks over this you should seek psychological help.
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Since you HAVE a job, that's a good thing.  In order to remove the stress take steps to put yourself into a position that will get you out of there.  \n\nUpdate your resume.\n\nPost your resume on job sites\n\nRespond to some online job ads\n\nIn otherwords, take steps to get yourself a new job.  I guarantee that you'll feel better -- even if you dont land something right away.
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Hi,\n\nJust to let you know a lot of people feel the same way, but try and relax and take a few deep breaths and tell yourself that you can do it.\nI was shy when i was a child but working in a hospital has made me more out going.\nA great book to read is Feel the fear and do it any way:- By Susan Jeffers. \nYou can get it in any good book shop or library.\nT.
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If you know for sure they are panic attacks you must be seeing a psychologist?  Is it not helping?  The medication should help you!\n\nFor about a week just lay down, get comfortable and imagine yourself walking out of your house....walk down the street....stop and walk back.  After you get comfortable just imagining it, than actually do it.  First, walk outside to the sidewalk....if you start to feel uncomfortable then go back inside.  Do this everday until you can actually walk down the street comfortably.  Then, you're cured!
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Yes, I understand it's just your job. But you should understand, people work and their checks from their jobs are not enough. Besides the kids and things they want to do. You call to remind them everyday, they don't make enough to survive and be happy. So yeah you might have got cursed out a time or two.
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I have PTSD with panic/anxiety disorder and I have gradually been able to get it under control.  I did see a psychiatrist and a therapist but that really didn't work for me.  It does though for many people so if you haven't I would start there.  I do take meds, but I think the best thing for me was learning breathing exercises and designating myself a safe place and person. A safe place is a place you can go where you know you are safe and can calm down when you feel an attack coming and a safe person is someone who can reassure you that your safe and help you calm down.  Stress relief and trigger avoidance helps immensely once you figure out what your triggers are. I hope this helps! Good Luck!!!
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It is caused by something new or something we thought could never happen to us, but did. I'm experiencing anxiety too. My thoughts reach the deepest crevasse, the infinite, and all permutations covered. I do not have first aid. I only give you my current state which i have about a week after this new year. It's agonizing; I'm emaciated and people around me still talk about if this food is delicious or if that car looks classy or not. You get what i'm saying, i suppose.
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I have had panic attacks also and I have an anxiety disorder.  I think that if you work on it that you can make it completely go away.  I am getting over mine and I have the same problem that you have where it is less and less but not completely gone.  \n\nYou could try medication and then eventually stop.  That might be just the thing you need to make it completely stop.
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When I'm having a panic attack, I try my best to focus on other things. If it fails, I simply tell myself to walk away from the thing which is causing the attacks. It's better and simpler this way. Life is short, no use getting all panicky about it. You can try the following 10 tips:\n\n1. Don't try to please everyone. It's impossible, debilitating and very stressful. \n\n2. Stop living your life according to the beliefs, opinions and prejudgments of others. Its your life, not theirs. \n\n3. Create dependable friendships with people who can be counted on to support your effort to change, learn and grow. \n\n4. Try to make changes gradually. Doing so will help you to maintain a more positive outlook as you progress. Attempting to change too much too soon often leads to disappointment. \n\n5. Establish priorities that are consistent with your own values. \n\n6. Examine your beliefs and goals. Are they unrealistic or unattainable? \n\n7. Accent the positive and learn from the negative. \n\n8. Focus on the present. The past cannot be changed. The future hasn't arrived yet. That leaves you with now. Now is the time to create the future you desire. \n\n9. Are you a workaholic? If so, try to create a more balanced lifestyle. By so doing, you'll minimize a lot of stress too. \n\n10. Choose a goal that you can be proud to work toward and which enhances and maintains your self-respect.
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i feel the same way.\ni havent had a job for about a month now. i have been working for the past 6 years (since i turned 16) and it really depresses me to not have a job, and money. i know what you are saying about the fear of finding a job that isnt horrible. i have worked at lots of different jobs, and nothing has ever made me happy. \n\ni have zero self confidence i know waht you are saying\n\ni lost all my friends when i moved 3 months ago!!\n\ni actually thing im depressed and per recomendations from other yahoo answers answerers i am going to a therapist. maybe u should do the same. i really dont know. i just wanted to let you know that you arent alone. and hopefully both of our lives will make a turn around soon!!!!
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I can so relate to you. I have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) with panic attacks and used to be agoraphobic because of them. Going to sleep is not going to help them...the best thing you can do is face the attacks. As frightening as it may be to do this, it is the ONLY way. Unless of course you plan on sedating yourself with some sort of med that's only going to hide the problem.\n\nYou conditioned yourself to be this way, you can condition yourself to not be this way. Grocery stores were a major problem, I couldn't shop. Hubby had to do all of our shopping. However, one day I made myself go in and I bought one item...got through the line and left. Full of panic....felt like I was going to pass out but instead of the normal "What if..." self talk, I replaced it with "So what..." self talk. Then the next day, I went back in and I walked down as many aisles as I could...and purposefully brought on an attack and made myself go through it. OMG, how freeing was it to remain, facing that attack, and NOTHING horrible happened. I didn't pass out, I didn't have a heart attack, I didn't lose control or make a fool of myself. I continued this for about 2 weeks..sometimes buying something, sometimes just browsing...and finally after years of a self imposed prison..I went out grocery shopping all by myself.\n\nWhile shopping may not be the issue for you......facing any of your fears or what causes the panic is what will set you free. If you need to talk, email me. Good luck.
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Stay calm.... Obviously, that's what you're worried about.  Visualize what you want to do in your head.  Visualize yourself succeeding.  Think about the successes that you've had in the past and realize that this is another area in which you can also find success.\n\nHow did you succeed in the past?  Was there any certain trick to staying calm?  If you do find yourself starting to panic, think of a song that gets you pumped up.  Sing it loud to yourself inside your head.... Then, visualize...
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I have a friend and a sister who both were suffering from panic attacks.  Interestingly, both started therapy and were prescibed Paxil by their psychiatrists.  Neither ever had a nother panic attack.  There are very effective drugs to help people control panic attacks.  You should talk to a professional.  I think you should make an appointment so that hopefully you can avoid having another attack.  When my sister had her attacks, she said it felt like there was a giant weight pressing down on her chest and that she couldn't breath.  I'm really glad that she doesn't have those anymore.  Good luck to you.
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Most all people have some sort of mental illness. The key is are you being affected emotionally or physically by this person. If the answer to this is yes then take it from an middle aged person suffering daily from a boss and mother that are mentally ill. This has had a HUGE affect on my life and my children. So MY advice is to look for another job in an organized manner and make the move if you have any of the above issues.There are bosses that donot get off on power struggles.I have one now. BEST TO YOU.
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I will pray for your job search and your anxiety.  Sometimes, as I'm sure you're aware, you have to job hop until you find something fulfilling.  That really takes it's toll on you emotionally, but don't stay at a dead end boring job.  Life it too short.  Good Luck!.....)(