Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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deleted_user 02/23/2009

So who works fulltime? Laidoff? Part-time, I'm just curious how many people manage to work while being sick.

I work from home part-time cause I am laid off

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I work part-time (29 hours) at a day care center. I have been there for a little over eight years

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I work part time, about 15 to 20 hours a week which is all I can handle

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I work full time 40hrs a week...at the minute I'm working from about 7.30am till 6pm,it's draining me at the minute but feel better when I'm at work...really busy...it's when I get home I don't see anyone hardly & thats when I sit & think about all the sad things that have happened & think of all the people I have loved & lost...so working works for me so to speak in a strange way.....have to force myself out of bed some mornings though....x

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I'm working full time, and I'm really struggling lately. Don't know how to stay "up". I'm actually home today because of depression. It's a struggle.

deleted_user 02/23/2009

im a stay at home mom of a special needs child....there is no option for me, he needs around the clock care...so here i am, stuck in the house doing the same things everyday....

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I work full time,..and then some,..about 50 hours a week,....and it's really kicking my ass,...it is stressing me out to no end,..
I don't think I would do good at home,..but,..I just wish work was a little less stressful for me right now,...I guess I am lucky to have employment right now,.....

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I usually wake at 1pm and stay on the net til my bf comes home. I work about 10hrs/week. Its hard to have self esteem lately, with having no responsibilities.

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I work 45 hours a week.

deleted_user 02/23/2009

Yep Full time here 40 hours at work then 20 hours on the house .. can a depressed gal get a break DAMN LOL

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I tried working part time but could not handle it. My doctors and pastor all tell me I don't have to work if I can't. I shouldn't feel guilty about it. So, I am saying the same thing to you. If you can't work, then don't. It takes time but you will be okay. The thought of not working the rest of my life makes me feel useless at times but with the help of my support people and friends I get through each episode. Praying for you.

deleted_user 02/23/2009

thanx hopeful that meant alot. My eyes welled up as I read that.

deleted_user 02/23/2009

I work anywhere from 5 to 10 hours a week from home. I also have to be at home because of a special needs child.

I have to be here when he goes to school, and I have to be here when he gets home...not too many jobs that will give me ONLY hours between 8 and 2, AND give me all the school holidays off! LOL

we are getting by though.

deleted_user 02/23/2009

im scheduled for full time but i dont always make it through the week.

TwilightStar 02/23/2009

i work two days a week unpaid as an intern.

TwilightStar 02/23/2009

plus school[high school not college]

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