Depression Support Group
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I'd forgotten how simple things can upset my chemicals so that, even with medication (new) that has me feeing better, life situations have an incredible - almost debilitating effect on me.
I went in for training for a possible new career (in insurance sales, which I already know is unknown territory for me....) and experienced an almost immediate down spiral as I realized how confusing and inappropriate a career this is for me. I'm so stuck in my life and need to make money - like immediately - and this seems to be my only option for many reasons. (Trust me: I've looked at EVERY OPPORTUNITY for employment and sales seems to be the only one that will allow me the freedom and financial support I need for my life.)
So I'm sitting here at my temporary P/T job which will end this month and I literally have nothing to do. So on top of wanting to just go home and sleep and avoid looking at my life, I'm stuck here for 3 more hours trying to fill the time. Meanwhile, my mind is screaming for relief from the nattering conversation about my life.
I'm 71 (healthy, smart) and totally screwed up my finances over the years, so I'm now stuck with a dismal $582.00/month SS. Obviously, no one can live on that in this society, so that's why I've got to find suitable employment.
Otherwise, I have to look at subsidized housing, which (1) means I have to give up my beloved pets and (2) means I'll have to live in a 1 bedroom apt off a hall somewhere. I fear that quality of life will push me even further down into the blackness. I have so little to live for now, so if I have to give up my pets and live under such circumstance, I just dread it.
I don't know what to do w/myself for the next coupe of hours while I'm stuck in this office........
Please send me prayers. I am feeling so horrible, depressed, empty, alone and frightened right now.
Andrea
I went in for training for a possible new career (in insurance sales, which I already know is unknown territory for me....) and experienced an almost immediate down spiral as I realized how confusing and inappropriate a career this is for me. I'm so stuck in my life and need to make money - like immediately - and this seems to be my only option for many reasons. (Trust me: I've looked at EVERY OPPORTUNITY for employment and sales seems to be the only one that will allow me the freedom and financial support I need for my life.)
So I'm sitting here at my temporary P/T job which will end this month and I literally have nothing to do. So on top of wanting to just go home and sleep and avoid looking at my life, I'm stuck here for 3 more hours trying to fill the time. Meanwhile, my mind is screaming for relief from the nattering conversation about my life.
I'm 71 (healthy, smart) and totally screwed up my finances over the years, so I'm now stuck with a dismal $582.00/month SS. Obviously, no one can live on that in this society, so that's why I've got to find suitable employment.
Otherwise, I have to look at subsidized housing, which (1) means I have to give up my beloved pets and (2) means I'll have to live in a 1 bedroom apt off a hall somewhere. I fear that quality of life will push me even further down into the blackness. I have so little to live for now, so if I have to give up my pets and live under such circumstance, I just dread it.
I don't know what to do w/myself for the next coupe of hours while I'm stuck in this office........
Please send me prayers. I am feeling so horrible, depressed, empty, alone and frightened right now.
Andrea
The elder sector is in dire straits ... the MOST 'at risk' group in the world in my opinion. I am sorry you are struggling.
That aside ... you still have life and many, many opportunities. I am thinking ins sales may be too intangible .. it would be for me. I need to see hard results from my efforts.
Wondering if you could capitalize on a craft talent. Could be anything .. computer tutoring (plenty of free resources for learning it ... most overlooked by computer users). You could gain an edge with free study and tutorials .. then tutor others. Word processing is in high demand. Mastering it would cost you a dime .. and it is marketable.
Whatever you choose .. keeping busy is a very good thing for combating depression ... and it is productive. The whole world is yours .. even at 71 (I am in my 70th year).
Develop and maintain a good outlook, .. avoid idleness ... and they will lead you to rewards.
There are alternatives out there, but you have to look outside the box.
firstly: nothing wrong with sales. it is hideous and soul destroying till you learn to make it your own, and then it's fine. It's an emotional role because you're dealing with people who may not want to deal with you - but it can get better if you believe in what you're doing...
or else, run away to the hills, live in a caravan with the cats, by a nice brook growing your own veges to eat.
As I say - live outside the box. watch the youtube of meka's cob cottage.
That's a very good starting point. You don't have to have money to live. You just have to be prepared to get lateral thinking.
Do your job, bide your time, and figure out your exit strategy. this not the end. This is a new beginning.