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Wish me luck!

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sarah30799
sarah30799

So after a very wobbly year of severe anxiety and sertraline, I have decided to start looking for work again.

I stopped working before as the stress it was causing me was so severe I couldn't even function, so im a little worried about repeating old issues. However today I am biting the bullet and have my first interview. If anyone can help me with a little support or pre-interview relaxation tips I would hugely appreciate it!

If there is one thing this terrible year has taught me its to ask for help when you need it smile

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  • sarah93637
    sarah93637 sarah30799

    Posted

    You will do great!! Remember if you feel anxiety rising, ALWAYS COME BACK TO YOUR BREATH and live in the present moment-- not the future!!

    "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

    Good luck!

    • sarah30799
      sarah30799 sarah93637

      Posted

      Thank you so much Sarah smile On my way out now to the interview, nervous but keeping it together lol here we go!

    • sarah93637
      sarah93637 sarah30799

      Posted

      There is nothing wrong w being nervous! It's a great motivator! Keep us updated!

  • michelle71710
    michelle71710 sarah30799

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, hope your interview went well?! Well done for going. How long have you been on sertaline for? Xx
  • maureen16263
    maureen16263 sarah30799

    Posted

    I do hope the interview went well for you. Welll done for riding the storm and getting back out there

    all the best xx

  • GodsServant
    GodsServant sarah30799

    Posted

    Sarah,

    Same thing happened to me, too. I had a terrible attack and it scared me to even return back to work, but I am back working now.

    A few things to remember that helped me a lot:

    1) It's just a job. You have overcome worst - which is recovering from this terrible illness so you can take on ANY job! So give yourself some credit and try to be confident.

    2) Breathe - take deep breaths

    3) Smile at your interview

    4) Pray - my faith is very important to me. If I don't do well at the interview I usually see it as a sign that God doesn't think this job is right for me and another one, a better one will come along, i.e. If God closes a window, He'll open a door.

    Xx

    4) Try to be yourself -

  • sarah30799
    sarah30799

    Posted

    Thanks so much for the kind support everyone. I didn't get the job in the end, but the interview did go well, and im so proud that i actually did it anyway smile up yours anxiety lol

    I have another interview today and feeling more confident about it this time! Not going to put pressure on myself, you win some you loose some, but facing my fear and actually interacting with the world again is already a big step forward to me xxxx

  • sarah30799
    sarah30799

    Posted

    So I've only gone and GOT THE JOB!!! :D

    Super proud of myself right now, faced the fear and kicked its butt lol

    Hopefully here begins a new chapter in my anxiety-fighting journey smile

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