Jobs for People Who Have Panic Attacks
Over 8 million people are dealing with anxiety at any one time. Within this group, many people are dealing with panic attacks on a regular basis. Panic attacks can be a destabilising and distressing thing to deal with and many people deal with them every single day.
Some symptoms of panic attacks can include:
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling that your throat is tightening
- Worrying there is something stuck in your throat
- Worrying that you are having a heart attack or stroke
- Fainting
- Sickness and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Crying and upset
Naturally, having these symptoms on a regular basis can affect every aspect of your life. Critically, panic attacks can impact your work.
However, having panic attacks does not mean you cannot have a job or keep a job. People with panic and anxiety can be very successful at work, they only need some support.
How to Get Support with Panic Attacks at Work
If you are living with panic, you can:
- Talk to your friends and family
- Contact your GP
- Contact a private counsellor in your area (use the Counselling Directory)
- Ring a crisis helpline
You deserve to get as much support as you need. Make sure that you tell someone what you are going through and get the help you need.
Panic is something that can be treated and you can see a lot of progress once you get help. Don’t feel that you are ‘stuck’ this way or that you will never get better.
The Best Jobs for People with Panic Attacks
If you take panic attacks, the best job you can get is one in which you are supported and listened to. You don’t need to limit yourself in what jobs or careers you can do simply because you experience panic and anxiety. Instead, the best thing you can do is find an accessible employer who will provide the right environment for you.
With the right support, you can thrive at work.
Where to Find the Best Job for You
At Careers with Disabilities, we can connect with you with both inclusive jobs and accessible employers. Our tools and resources can help you find somewhere you will be respected and understood at work. This can make the world of difference to your experience in employment.
Get started by checking out our Disability Advice Hub and our live job board. There, you should find everything you need to find your next career adventure. In an accessible and diverse way.
