Managing stress and panic

[spanieleyes22]

So I heard I am probably going to be up for redundancy . I won't know for sure until possibly September or even November. I can't stop crying and am having panic attacks which I never had before. I'm so so scared. Am looking for another job but I am not good at interviews. It took me 5 interviews to get this job . I keep thinking what if it gets to Nov and I don't have a job what will I do. There's only me and 2 kids I have no family . Just me. and I'm over 50. I'm so frightened. I can't stop crying but I need to pull myself together. Any advice how to man up and get on wit it.

Anyone?

That's an awful situation for you to be in.

I have no advice other than to apply everywhere you can- any job is better than no job.

Have you tried researching interview techniques? Maybe practice with a friend or family member some of the common interview scenarios.

Your company should be offering advice and support with this - is there a HR department you can speak to? Job agencies can offer advice on options for your skill set and you could also look at some retraining perhaps? I don’t know much about benefits but could you speak to someone about what you may be entitled to if you find yourself out of work?
Apart from these practical things OP you may want to contact a helpline for some emotional support or your GP.

I definitely recommend some interview coaching. It transformed my life.

How are your finances? Getting them to a solid place so you have a buffer zone will help with anxiety.