Feeling Drained: Struggling with Work Stress and Anxiety

So much to say, sorry for the long reply…I felt like I was reading something I would write when I saw your post. I don’t know all of the details of your life, but I totally understand what you’re talking about & how you feel when it comes to the exhaustion & not feeling well and the job situation as well. The exhaustion & not feeling well can be pretty much debilitating & make it hard to hold down a job. My last boss noticed my exhaustion & said that I seemed to “never feel well,” she ultimately told me to take a leave & get on temporary disability & figure out what’s going on. Have you had your thyroid thoroughly checked? If not, I’d have your doc run a FULL thyroid panel & tell him/her to check your TPO antibodies as well. I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (an autoimmune disorder) & my doc also diagnosed me with chronic fatigue syndrome, but I’m also just exhausted from the fight or flight cycle of anxiety which also makes me feel like crap. If you haven’t seen a therapist I’d definitely recommend finding one that you feel comfortable with, even if you have drag yourself & go on the weekend or have a video session. If you ever need to chat/vent feel free to do so. I hope you can find a doable “solution” to everything you’re going through.

Maybe you could apply for social security disability. Do you see a doctor for your anxiety? I am on social security disability for my anxiety and depression. My doctor doesn’t want me working because my anxiety gets really bad like yours. Try to take it one day at a time or take it one hour at a time. God bless you