can be both ....

It is a double edge sword. Lack of employment is depressing, and depression keeps you from being able to search for a job. To fight the depression you have to get out and be around people , find a hobby.. interest, a purpose..Then even if you don't feel like it, apply for any job you see.. it doesn't matter what it is, and when you get it, give it 100% , you need purpose and a reason to make it through your day. Even if purpose consists of a shower and making lunch.. every day add something to make you happy, no matter how small.

Agree with Hangingbyathread, Once took a job with Walmart, they usually hire anybody, despite my coming from a high level professional position, just to feel like I was doing something. Of course, poor treatment there forced me out within less than a year.

Always appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

Hi,
The vicious cycle of depression stinks.
If you can try and start out being a little physical (walking, riding a bike) getting out in the sunshine.
Exercise has helped me over the years and also finding a hobby like photography or crafting.
For me also reading my Bible has been the greatest help of all Psalm 34:17 is a great verse to cling to when you're feeling down.
If you need to talk just let me know :)
Blessings

I was going trough some really dark waters and was contracting work so being depressed and finding work can happen though it is a drag. I basically pilled and drank my way through it and I do not recommend that for any one. The economy should be picking up due to it being spring so this means there is hope for employment. Though this new president is going to get a curve ball thrown at him. Not because he is Trump, no not at all. This curve ball is the interest rates. seems when the economy has been in the dumps before and the rates rise wall street just goes nuts. This has happened with all presidents. Seems they always throw it on the new president so expect that.

When truth doesn't matter you get to nominate the reality you like best and call it true until proven wrong. Take your hypothesis and act as if it's true. If it's true it'll work. If it's false, you'll bash into that fact at some point, and be forced to change tack.

So I'm nominating that you're depressed because you can't find work. Boom. Prove me wrong if you can.

:D

Seee? Reality is a game sometimes. So pick the one that WORKS BEST for you. Grab the hypothesis you can do the most with. Grab it, determinedly, and with great confidence.

And then drag it along until you're forced to let go. In six months you'll know which way round it was. But for now, use the working hypothesis that works.

I know it's grueling looking for work, but don't give up. There is a job for everyone, and yours will come along. Keep your head up and don't underestimate your abilities.