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Announcements Mar 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM

I might finally get a proper job despite my social anxiety and I’m so happy!

Posted by habitsofmyheart258


I want to share a small win of mine that may not seem like a big deal for others! I have been suffering from mental health problems for a long time. I’ve done online jobs and freelance as I’m scared of leaving the house alone, but have a very little experience in offline work. I couldn’t live like this anymore, so despite my fear I’ve been trying to be more social recently. I finally gathered enough courage to go to an interview for an offline job!! The salary is not very high but it’s fine for a beginner, also I will continue doing the freelance stuff. Is it embarrassing that I’m in my mid 20s and still a beginner? Yes absolutely. But is it over for me? I hope not! I am still scared of leaving the house, I still get the panic attacks, but I won’t let the fear consume me this time. So I’m going to do my best, I am very scared but also surprisingly excited, if you told me a year ago that I would be willing to leave the house and meet new people, I wouldn’t believe you, but here we are! Even if they reject me, I hope this will be an exposure therapy and the next one won’t be scary anymore. So yeah just wanted to share my excitement with the world. I hope such a post is allowed here.

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Dear_Blood_4206 Mar 27, 2026 +4
bro that's a huge step, congrats! don't stress about being a beginner, everyone's got to start somewhere. keep pushing through the fear, you got this!
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habitsofmyheart258 Mar 27, 2026 +2
Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it!
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Lightning_Sorcerer Mar 27, 2026 +3
It's not embarrassing, people start over or change careers and start from the bottom all the time at any age. I'm older than you and in a similar position. I have had issues with social anxiety for as long as I can remember and recently took a job in a restaurant as a server/bartender, something I thought I could never do. The exposure is helping a lot and while I still get anxious and make mistakes, each day is better than the last. Keep going, you'll do great.
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habitsofmyheart258 Mar 27, 2026 +4
Thank you for commenting and for the encouragement, I’m glad things are getting better for you, wish you the best in your endeavors!
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Unlikely-Sky6935 Mar 27, 2026 +2
I think nearly all mid 20s are beginners tbh! I mean you don’t become an expert in 3 years if you graduate college at 22
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Successful-Bug-8278 Mar 28, 2026 +2
That is fantastic. Upwards and outwards!
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blossomn0va Mar 27, 2026 +2
Congrats, OP! remember everyone has experienced this atleast once so dont be too embarrassed! you got this!
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habitsofmyheart258 Mar 27, 2026 +2
Thank you!🙏
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Ok_Dog_4059 Mar 27, 2026 +1
Congratulations. I know how exciting something like this can be and I hope it works out well for you.
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habitsofmyheart258 Mar 27, 2026 +2
Thank you!
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mrbillybobjonson Mar 27, 2026 -1
Best advice for someone with social anxiety if you need a job go for night shift.
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habitsofmyheart258 Mar 27, 2026 +1
I’ve actually thought about this before, thanks for the advice!
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RipVanWiinkle_ Mar 27, 2026 +3
As someone who’s done night shift, it ain’t for everyone, it maybe nice at first. But you’ll soon miss sunlight and being awake during the day. It can mess with you
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