How to stop work ruining my life?

[vanillacake2]

Ever since I started working full time 6 years ago I have worried about work. About things that happen at work, but mostly about job security. I have a huge fear of being unemployed.

As a result I rarely spend money on myself as I worry that next month I may have no income. I was made redundant a couple of years ago which has intensified this fear.

I can't imagine ever enjoying my life due to this, work is on my mind every minute of the day and I can't see that ever changing. Does anyone else have this or managed to get over it? It's got to the point where I don't know why I bother to keep living, as my life is dominated by work anxiety.

Hi, I feel you.
I have been working since I turned 16. I can understand why it's important to you: you always need money to live. But every time waking up in the morning and starting worrying about my job I was realizing I am not happy anymore.
How are you going to live happily if you are always worrying? This world is full of amazing things you are loosing right now. Think about your mental health. Would you be happy about that after 10 years?
Speak to yourself, if you will be unemployed, would it be hard to find another job? If yes - start learning something new, be better with everyday. Beat the fear, I believe in you!