To think I can't continue in this job anymore?

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It's physically making me feel sick with anxiety. Every morning I wake up with knots in my stomach with the thought of having to go to this job. I get the shakes because I'm so anxious of what the day is going to bring.

I'm on antidepressants but I am thinking it's actually my job that's making me feel like this. I've recently had some time off work and I felt great. It's made me realise it's my job that's the problem.

But it isn't as easy as just leaving. I've got terrible social anxiety and I really don't think I could go through any sort of interviews etc. The thought of speaking to total strangers and getting to know new people fills me with dread

I feel trapped in this situation and I just don't know what to do, but I can't take it anymore.

Sorry you're feeling like this. It does sound like your problems are caused by the job and changing it would help, but how has it come to this? Did you ever like the job? Is it the workplace or what's involved in doing the job? What kind of job would you feel better about and are you able to go for those roles? Definitely needs some thoughtful taking stock before you jump ship so that the solutions work longer term.

Hi OP.
Oh I can so understand how you feel I could have written your post a few years ago.My job was very stressful.One morning I woke up and couldn't get out of bed.It was very scary.Then I was sick, so I got an appointment that morning...yes I know...it was years ago.Basically my doctor signed me off for 2 weeks, i went back after that and it turned into 4 months off sick. Was the worst but also the best time of my life.
I know that sounds weird but true.It gave me time to realise that it was only a job, not my whole life, and nothing was worth feeling this bad about.
Apart from work stress, 3 family members had died within 6 months so that compounded it.
Work were fantastic about it very supportive.
I had talking therapy which was amazingh.4 months later work offered me a completely different job which I took.6 months of antidepressants helped too.I started the job and never looked back.
Sorry such a long story.
It can get better.Hope you feel better soon💐

Are you sure it’s the job and not you? Because if it’s really as bad as you’re making out, you would be going to interviews left, right and centre but if feelings of anxiety and dread are holding you back from doing so, well, that’s how this job is making you feel. So maybe it’s not the job, maybe it’s you, and you might need to try a stronger dose of antidepressants or look into other options.