Overwhelmed working

[lottieleo]

I feel like I am constantly overwhelmed.
I have always had anxiety issues and ocd peaks and troughs of severity.
I have worked full time since 18 (30s now) 2 children. I never feel settled any role I’ve been in (moved from dentistry to non teaching education) . I dread going to work 80% of time and feel constantly on the edge of tears and I don’t understand why. I appreciate nobody particular enjoys going to work but it absolute drains me emotionally. But I feel like even if I get another role I’ll feel exactly the same. I’ve got another 30 years left to work and just feel so fed up with life. Trying to keep on top of everything, the house, the children and my own well-being.

In another universe, what would be your dream job (if there was one)?

I would echo what @Eyesopenwideawake has said - can you identify what sort of role would not make you feel this way? Even if you can work out a long term route into a more preferable job, that could help you feel less overwhelmed.

Well I’ve done this I went to university last year to work in children’s mental health. I don’t think it’s the roles it’s me
or find something with more flexibility

Lottie I feel exactly the same. I feel stressed with work, overbthink things that I have done something wrong and people will find out I don't actually know what I'm doing. I've took lower skilled jobs and feel exactly the same!

exactly the same I actually don’t know what to do. I’d like to work part time but it’s not doable financially. I feel like I’m being very dramatic as I appreciate so many ppl
work full time. But it’s as if my brain goes into panic over drive n I get so over stimulated. My house is an absolute state, I don’t get to see my children’s teachers as they are in breakfast and afterschool