I'm in the same spot and I think that even if it been a while since you last work there still opportunities for you out there

I think you should start small, something not too stressful, perhaps a part time job doing something you think you'll enjoy as opposed to something you might find "drudgy" and go from there.

Starting something new isn't easy, sometimes you have to kind of just make up your mind you're going to do it and step off the cliff and do it.

You might also enlist the help of a Vocational Counselor if you have that service in your area, you might check with your Social Services office.

It really depends on what type of work you’d like to do. If it’s warehouse work, or an office, or retail, or something else. Go slow, shorter shifts at first. I still tend to think it’s good to not openly discuss mental health issues in the workplace. But as far as resume gap, have you volunteered? Helped a family member?

There are companies like amazon who are hiring who don’t even need a resume.

I agree to start with something part time and smaller or do volunteer work so that you start to commit and have to get up and go somewhere and work for a few hours

Agree with everyone to start small...maybe 15 hrs per week at a job where you feel comfortable. Another thought to not loose your disability, call social security office and find out how much money you can earn per month....working under will help you to keep ssd. Good Luck!

Sometimes people suggest starting out by volunteering somewhere to get something current on one's resume. I think this might or might not be good advice. Because some places will think volunteering is different from real work, which it is. I have known people who got hired at the place they volunteered at. Working and having a purpose is helpful to us as human beings. If you can drive, like to drive, can be friendly with all kinds of people, and have a decent car, try food delivery or uber/lyft. You won't make much per hour and your car can get messed up by doing uber/lyft but you'll be getting out of the house and have something to put on your resume.

The biggest challenge in getting a new job at any point after a gap is confidence. Ignore the voices in your head and just do it. Get ready for some headwinds about the gap. Practice talking about it and framing it as a strength.

How are you a better person now than you were at the beginning of the gap? How can you link those strengths to the new position? Have someone role play interviews with you so that you can be at your best for the real thing.

Do not, do not, do not, listen to the voices in your head that tell you it can't be done. Similarly, disregard the news that speaks of joblessness and a horrible economy. It is all what you make of it.

You can do it! --> Go watch that Shia Lebouf youtube video. The man's a genius! ;-)