I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in early October.
I was angry, upset, and relieved all at the same time.
I knew it was coming, I had already self-diagnosed myself.
My day to day life was shaken when I had a reaction to the medication.
I started questioning my life.
I had gotten a full-time job back in June after over 4 years of working from home.
I was happy at the beginning, I even loved my job.
But I missed being my own boss.
I felt like my job was sucking the life out of me and I was sacrificing my mental health.
I took a deep breath, made a choice and followed through with it.
I resigned on Monday with no backup plan.
So here I am, surviving on faith.
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Wow. This took my breath away. What a raw, real, beautiful post. I hope that this time will bring you the peace to know what steps to take next.
Sometimes you just have to follow your heart and do what’s best for you, even it it’s not the easiest or most convenient thing in the world. I wish you the best of luck with your future!
Good luck with being your own boss and a rewarding career. Best wishes!
I know I know I disappeared but I am finally back now. Having had both of those for most of my life I can tell you that my faith is sometimes all I have to pull me through. Anxiety issues have made it hard for me to hold full time jobs, even though I love the ability to work the expectation we often put on ourselves to be it all and do it all in our jobs overwhelms and kicks anxiety into high gear. Sending you love and hugs.. You got this baby girl..
Good for you! I hope it all works out for you!
Good for you! Faith is the first step to a new beginning. Hang in there! Doors will open and answers will come in ways you would never expect.
Resigning without a back up plan is better than being miserable.
Good for you in taking your life in your hands! I battle a myriad of mental issues…the world needs people like us it makes things interesting. I know for me my alphabet makes me awesome…my husband thinks I’m cute in a crazy cuddly way.
That is very brave. I’m finding that there are lots of ways to make money online and be your own boss. I was for 9 years, then got a regular job and although I like it, I do miss making my own schedule. Hopefully one day I’ll be self employed again too. Hang in there and be resourceful. You never know what opportunities may come your way if you are open to them.
I don’t think that I would have the courage to stop what I’m doing to make my life better. You may not feel it as being brave and strong, but just trying to get happy. That’s amazing and I am VERY proud of you!! I’m very sorry to hear your diagnoses, but at least now you’ve recognized them and are getting help for them. The hardest part is saying you need help (for me anyway) and then going out to get it. You’re going to be okay and you will achieve everything you want out of life! Just keep swimming 🙂
Best wishes as you find your new path. Your heart knows the way; follow it.
I struggle with depression and anxiety, too. I was just diagnosed with Bipolar II. I’m hoping this diagnosis is somewhat of a turning point for me. I’m walking by faith right now as well. We can do this.
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Oh man, I’m so sorry you’ve been struggling but really glad you’re getting some answers. Life is too short to settle for a job that fosters a negative feeling in us. I have all the faith in the world that you will find your way!
Thank you so much for sharing this and good for you for not doing something that you don’t feel comfortable with even without knowing your next move. I believe the faith along with courage will get you through all of this. Visiting from SITS sharefest