Depression Support Group
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Now that I am getting older I am starting to feel very depressed. I lost my job 4 years ago and I have been job hoping for the 3 years. My new job is starting to get to me. The atmosphere is somewhat toxic and I have younger coworkers that push me around. I have had a very succesful career in sales for over 20 years but I am beginning to loose faith in my ability. I am also alone a lot of the time. I see a therapest on occasion and she gives me grat advice, it just seems as though I don't have any energy to get out and do things. I used to always be happy but now I am afraid of the future and not being able to handle my life. I would sincerely appreciate any of your comments and or experience in these issues.
Thank you
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It's National Doughnut Day!Which three would you like? (never mind the calories, fat, or sugar content; just go with what you would pick if none of that mattered and whatever health issues you might have that would keep you from eating one in real life can be cast aside for this exercise as well... have at it!)
If your jobs bad for you emotionally, start looking for a new one in Craigslist.
Don't wait till you can't handle it and quit without work.
Its good you have a therapist. That's a big help. She won't tell you what to do. But she can guide you.
I'm not sure what's going on in your life. People come in here and are always so vague.
Do you have much depression and anxiety? I'm probably writing this to soon. I'll stop by your profile and read more to get a better fix on you.
You mentioned your alone often. Do you socialize much? If not, why not?
Depression and being down on yourself are way of isolating yourself. What are you doing away from work, for yourself? Any hobbies, sports etc.?
I think you should start fresh somewhere else and then be ready to be more assertive should you feel disrespected in your new job. Once the water is sullied, it is difficulty to keep clear.
I feel you on not having the energy to do things. Depression is so hard for that reason. Maybe you could call up a friend and just hang out for a few hours and see how you feel afterwards. Maybe it will inspire you to start getting out more again.
I'm trying to do the same thing myself. It's a process so don't beat yourself up if it takes time. With depression and feelings of hopelessness, you're not equipped to go from 0 to 80 overnight. Give yourself a break and push yourself, but also allow it to happen at your own pace.
- Exercise. When I feel like how you're mentioning (no energy to get out and do things) sometimes even just walking around the block can bring about a positive mood change. It sounds strange that making yourself get out and physically do something would help when you feel like you have no energy, but surprisingly it really does help. Swimming, too, helps a lot. There's something very soothing and comforting about being in the water.
- Job training. Have you thought about seeking out some sort of job retraining to start a new career? Some states even offer grants for workers who have been laid-off, if you were laid off from your last job you might have some resources available to you through your county or state to help you retrain.
- Volunteer. Twice in my life I have had job offers land in my lap because I was volunteering. Of course it's good to serve your community and help others, but it also helps on a personal level with depression and anxiety and moods and you also make connections. If you really do enjoy sales maybe a nonprofit in your area could benefit from soft skills and abilities you have. Maybe volunteer coordinating or fundraising or community outreach events. This type of service also looks great on resumes.
Good luck and I hope things get better soon for you.
M
Thank you all, so much!