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Age 58. under stress and anxiety for past year and insomnia. can either or all of these affect job performance or could age be factor?

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Consider...: 58 is not old (i'm 58), and anxiety and lack of proper sleep will effect work performance at any age. 58 would be too old to be a fighter pilot, but i think most functions of normal work should be fine at your age. Anxiety can be controlled. Please see a mental health professional for advice.

Answered 12/9/2013

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