I have schizoaffective disorder and I'm waiting for an autism assessment. I have an employment support worker as I had to leave my job of 16 years due to an injury which resulted in CRPS in my ankle. I've never been happier since I left my job, I can stick to my routine, plan my days, wear my comfy clothes, concentrate on my special interests, avoid people. But I do miss doing a job and feeling I'm needed. Having a job caused me so much stress my evenings and weekends were ruined, I was constantly anxious, my moods were all over the place, I was stressed all the time. Currently my life feels like I'm living even though I'm hidden away at home. Is it worth being stressed just to say I have a job. I'm OK for money, extra would be nice, but it's not essential to live a comfortable life. It would purely be therapeutic reasons. People's experiences and advice would be very helpful
