Reply #4: The owners will get theirs someday.

[mzteris]

I'm sorry this happened to you.

First - are you being treated for your anxiety/panic attacks? It also sounds like you might be (and well-deservedly) depressed, too. Treating that will go a long way to helping you feel "like yourself" again.

Starting over DOES suck. But you still possess the skills that got you promoted the first time. You're probably smart, personable, and take charge. It would take an idiot not to recognize that you have those traits and make use of them and promote you accordingly.

Also - have you ever thought of just doing something completely different? Something in which you have an interest - a hobby or secret desire? The state rehab will train you in what they think you can use - but not necessarily what you WANT to do.

Good luck. Think outside the box. Try something completely new and different! What have you got to lose at this point?