I don't know about you guys, but my anxiety has prevented me from landing the very best jobs I'm qualified for, and consequently from making as much money as I would have if I weren't anxious. I don't have a dime saved for retirement and I am in school to get a degree that will allow me to make enough money to support myself and put away enough for retirement. However, not everyone is able to do this.
People with anxiety disorders are usually highly intelligent, creative, sensitive, conscientous, and thoughtful - but those with agoraphobia in particular have a very hard time making a living. No one wants to be on disability, but for some it's not a choice. Meds and therapy can be very expensive, particularly if you don't work and have no insurance. And since therapy and meds together can be a powerful solution to anxiety, if you don't have enough money to pay for them, it is very hard to get better.
I had an idea the other day about how people with anxiety could make money. My parents always told me it is impolite to talk about money, but people with severe anxiety don't have the luxury of not having to talk about money and we're all here to give and get support, so I thought I'd post a poll and see if there is any interest. It's not going to make anyone a millionaire, by any means, but if it can help an anxious person make a little more money, it's worth mentioning.
I'll post my idea regardless of the results of the poll, but I thought I'd put the poll up while I'm working on an explanation of my idea. The only work outside the home it involves is driving or having someone drive you diffferent places to pick things up.
Anyway, I'll stop being mysterious and post this and get to work on the explanation.
Maggie