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First off, I am very sorry that you are going through this experience. But I have to tell you something that I am 100% sure no one is telling you or 100% sure you aren't listening. I think the most important things that you can do for yourself and your future is to build resilience. Its also a little scary to me that you do not have a support system in place to help you deal with your anxiety to the point that you quit your job after one day. And lastly, what worries me is that you do not have someone to help you learn to advocate for yourself. You are 20 yrs old and adulthood is just around that corner. There are so many steps to take before you quit anything. 1. Talk to your boss about having a more non-verbal job to start with. You can stock shelves, clean, label things, paperwork, etc. 2. Get someone else to advocate for you with your boss(es), trust me, its better than quitting after 1 day. I think that you can quit a job if it's dangerous or doesn't pay enough, I have had 1 day jobs too haha, but to quit because of inability to manage stress is a red flag for the impact anxiety has on your life. You can screen yourself here, its what theyll do anyway before they refer you to a specialist. [https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/screenings](https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/screenings) 3. You have to see someone and get treatment- both medical and counselling. at age 20, a normal milestone should be being able to form your own identity and relationships, advocate for yourself and make and stick to commitments eg part time jobs. Some anxiety is common but you have to be able to deal with it successfully, or else you are going to be stuck maybe for a long time . [http://cmch.tv/parents/young-adults-ages-20-25/](http://cmch.tv/parents/young-adults-ages-20-25/) 4. Launching into adulthood is one of the most critical times of your life. You will need a lot of support and help, and perhaps more than normal because of your disabilities. I suggest that you start building a support system of good family, friends, and professionals who can help you navigate this critical part of your life. 5. Also, go back to that place and let them know why you quit, give 2 weeks notice if possible, and finish what you started. Its the honorable thing to do especially if they were good to you. Its not about loyalty, it about never burning bridges. If you absolutely cannot use this as an opportunity to build resilience, at least explain. They may let you continue to work in less stressful place anyway and you wont be broke. I wish you all the best.