I haven't worked in paid employment for over 5 years. I had to quit a couple of jobs because of the stress. I would get panic attacks or just find it all too stressful, or feel like I didn't fit in with the people. I now work from home, which is much less stressful for me. I don't make a lot of money, but being in the UK I get tax credit which helps boost my income, and there's always opportunites to make more money etc. In all honesty, I can't face a regular working job, either mentally or physically. I get so tired and brain fogged, and I am no good dealing with people as I am so introverted. I hate even social group gatherings, let alone anything else. I am qualified to be a teacher, but I can't face it, or the prospect of all the marking afterwards, or even just having to handle the classes.