freckles73

I am new here. I have been sober, it will be 5 years sober on July 15. I am struggling right now!! I dont want to drink, but I have a problem. I cant hold down a job, due to being scared of what others think of me and it is tearing me up inside. I have not a job since nov. 05. I am married and my Husband supports me. I want to get help for my problem, and I dont talk to my family about this. Where can I get help for this???

Anna

Hi and Welcome,

Congratulations on 5 years sober!

I wonder if you've had any kind of counselling or therapy for your issue? That seems like it would be a good place to start.

eaglette

Welcome freckles! No advice on the job front, but lots of support. Congratulations on your five years of sobriety!

Dee74

Welcome Freckles
Congratulations on 5 years

I think it's hard for everyone in the job market these day - it would be even harder if you were worried what people thought to that extent.

Have you thought of counselling? I think Anna's suggestion is a good one

D

nandm

welcome to SR

stanleyhouse

I read a great book called Your Sacred Self by Wayne Dyer. It helped me a lot.
SH

1undone

WELCOME! Check out the mental health section, do you have an anxiety disorder?

Itchy

Hi Freckles!
Congrats on the five years!

What have you done so far to try to alleviate your feelings of others thinking poorly of you? Have you talked to a counselor? A pastor? Have you gone to AA and do you have a sponsor from your sobriety? Have you confided in your doctor? Have you talked to your husband about this particular fear?

Don't link this to drinking with as much sobriety as you now have dear. You already know that any issue is harder when drinking. So tell us what you want to do.

Another

stick around here Freckles, Your sobriety is an inspiration to many of us.