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idk how i'm supposed to live the rest of my life especially work for the rest of my life i can't do it. it feels impossible and it's so much harder because i am autistic and have mental health issues. but im still constantly expected to function normally
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Anonymous 2d

like i talked to my mom about how much constant anxiety i would get when i had a job, and she just said that she understands and a lot of people get that. but it's to the point i want to kms. even working one day a week is too stressful. i would be thinking about it the whole week leading up to it, couldn't do anything else on the day i would work even though it was usually around a 5-6 hour shift, and i had to be completely ready to go at least an hour before i had to leave even though it was-

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Anonymous 2d

i ve been there, im sorry. it sucks and the anxiety is the worst. i dont know how to get over it, and im sorry, i hope you don’t kill yourself, you dont deserve that

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Anonymous 2d

Would finding work from home opportunities be an easier option?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2d

a 5 minute drive. i kept working because i felt expected to have a job in high school and i also had to much anxiety to actually quit or take a break and i didn't know how to either.

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