I quit my job.....

MrHopeful Sometimes we do have to listen to our bodies even if it means doing something we don't want to really do. Since your job was causing you problems that double the reason.

I quit my last job because of the stress. I've not looked back, either. I was ill with other issues too so I never went back to work. My family pushed me into "resting" for a few months and they became years.

Thankfully, it was tight but we could do that. Eventually, I went on disability. about 3 yrs ago I tried to go back to work but I ended up only doing part time, I just couldn't do full time. I lasted 3 years (with lots of time off because it was at a school) and had to give even that up. As said, I have other diseases but had I not has such anxiety I might, maybe have been able to stick it out longer. I think anxiety causes every problem to become larger making it even harder. JMHO, of course.

I wish you well in whatever you decide to do from here.

Mr.H.,

Well done on doing what you needed for self care at this point in your journey. Great job of advocating for yourself, so that you can progress in your management/recovery.

I think there is a balance to pushing one's self...and backing off of stressful situations...but this varies from person to person...and depends on where they are in their story.

So...you know you best...and therefore have made a positive adjustment that will allow you to move forward...

...and one day you'll be able to take on anything again...even a challenging dream job!

Keep us updated so we can keep you in support!

S.C.

I think that society today almost prides itself on working longer hours, multi tasking, and burning the candle at both ends. Just look at how little vacation time Americans take compared to other first world countries. I am 55 years old, and have had a corporate level job my entire career. In the past 5-7 years I have had numerous health issues that have come and gone, and will require ongoing medical treatment for the rest of my life. Along with that comes the anxiety/depression of course, but I am learning to let go of the needing to prove myself to that of easing into retirement in a few years. So.....good for you to not try to push through things and then to hit a breaking point so to speak. To compromise your health over a job is certainly not worth it!