Job loss anxiety for others

[Sugarandspice213]

I know we are going to go through a hard time in the economy and Ive always worried about my family and job security.

I’ve heard my brother in law is going to lose his job. I’ve been so anxious for him ever since I’ve heard. He’s quite qualified I think.

Im just anxious about my family and job security. Inflation etc and just the state of the world is awful at the moment. It’s all I’ve been thinking about.

I know im being unreasonable but how do I overcome it? Im crying on my sofa by myself…. I was like this at the start of the pandemic because uncertainty in life is awful for me.

I know it’s not not normal to be like this, I’ve tried to seek help etc but nhs underfunded etc. I also don’t have close friends or family.

What are other peoples thoughts?

No one? :(

I’m sorry you’re struggling, all I can offer is that in my lifetime I’ve seen these peaks and troughs and wars and recessions a few times. It will pass, maybe not for a while but it will.

I hope your BIL gets another job soon and a redundancy as well to cushion the blow.

Please also see the doctors about your anxiety, medication can help. DD has it bad with OCD and medication is helping. 💐

Sending good wishes and luck.

I know there are issues with inflation and cost of living, but I have not personally heard of concerns about mass unemployment and I believe employment figures are quite good at the moment. May be different depending on sector of course, but I’m not aware of impending doom about employment.

Also it’s kind of your to be concerned for others but sometimes it can be detrimental to your own mental health. I find it helpful to take a step back and try to remember that it’s not within my control and the outcome will be the same however worried about it/invested in it I am or not, so it’s best just to get on with things.

Oh @Sugarandspice213 that sounds really tough.
I'm really struck that you say that uncertainty in life is awful for you.
That sounds like the underlying problem rather than the actual issue if people losing their jobs.
If you are anxious the anxiety will find any hook to hang itself on.
What help have you tried accessing through the NHS?

@SuffolkBargeWoman I’ve been trying for 10 years. I’m not getting any help, I go on a wait list and the most recent time I was told I wasn’t eligible for that treatment and no more have been offered.

@SuffolkBargeWoman yes that true about the anxiety finding any hook,… I was so upset one night over my nieces lazy eye:

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I know there are issues with inflation and cost of living, but I have not personally heard of concerns about mass unemployment and I believe employment figures are quite good at the moment. May be different depending on sector of course, but I’m not aware of impending doom about employment.

Also it’s kind of your to be concerned for others but sometimes it can be detrimental to your own mental health. I find it helpful to take a step back and try to remember that it’s not within my control and the outcome will be the same however worried about it/invested in it I am or not, so it’s best just to get on with things.

Thanks. I’m not sure if I perceived him to be anxious over it and I was like a sponge.

@Sugarandspice213 have you told your gp how bad the anxiety is? Do they know it's impacting your daily life ? If it's stopping you enjoying a lovely day and making you sit inside crying?

[quote SuffolkBargeWoman]@Sugarandspice213 have you told your gp how bad the anxiety is? Do they know it's impacting your daily life ? If it's stopping you enjoying a lovely day and making you sit inside crying?[/quote]
Absolutely. I’m under the care of community health and a few weeks ago told my GP and helpline I was struggling. They wrote to the psychiatrist and they didn’t call me.

All they do is give medication…. Which I can’t tolerate.

@Sugarandspice213 do you mind me asking whether you have been diagnosed with any MH or developmental problems?

@SuffolkBargeWoman developmental problems?

Yes I do have mental health issues. Diagnosed who cares, treat symptoms instead of labels.

@Sugarandspice213 the only reason I asked was in case you are receiving any help with something you've already been diagnosed with, would the people helping you with those problems be able to help you access help for anxiety?

@SuffolkBargeWoman I don’t have anyone in real life or any medical help.

Is it not normal to be like this

@Sugarandspice213 can you push for more help?

[quote SuffolkBargeWoman]@Sugarandspice213 can you push for more help?[/quote]
Have been trying for 5 years. Last year I’ve been trying to get an internal complaint raised land I can’t even get the complaints process - they gave me the nhs internal policy and procedures including how to use the system lol.

I’ve got an appointment next week with psychiatrist :)

Psychologist *

I'm really pleased to hear that @Sugarandspice213 ! I hope it's the start of positive change for you.