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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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do not know what to do. I have a very flexible job. I am a family support worker. I go into homes and help families with their issues (imagine that) I also do some supervised visits with families where the kids are placed in foster care.
Anyway I set my own schedule but the first month was crazy busy and all of the families that are my clients problems have just made me even more depressed. I feel now it is 'my job' to help them even if it means sacrificing myself and if i do not do all I can then I am not doing my job. Almost daily I am drawn to tears for some reason. I want out again (i wanted out of my old job) but as I look at the employment ads I do not think I would want those jobs either. I try to see the pluses in my job, the flexibility, the nice coworkers, but everyday is a struggle to get out of bed and get to work.
I am on 20 mg of Paxil a day. It was working, and then when I was moving and starting my new job or when I knew i was going to have a particularly stressful day I started to take 40mg. That helped, so I kept doing it, until I realized I couldn't see a doctor until Nov 6th (tomorrow thank goodness). So I have an appt tomorrow and hopefully he will refill my prescription. It will be my first time meeting him so who knows. I am hoping he prescribes 40s. But again, should I just keep medicating myself more and more?
I can't go jobless.
This sucks.
Why can't being a hermit pay?
Thanks for listening.
Anyway I set my own schedule but the first month was crazy busy and all of the families that are my clients problems have just made me even more depressed. I feel now it is 'my job' to help them even if it means sacrificing myself and if i do not do all I can then I am not doing my job. Almost daily I am drawn to tears for some reason. I want out again (i wanted out of my old job) but as I look at the employment ads I do not think I would want those jobs either. I try to see the pluses in my job, the flexibility, the nice coworkers, but everyday is a struggle to get out of bed and get to work.
I am on 20 mg of Paxil a day. It was working, and then when I was moving and starting my new job or when I knew i was going to have a particularly stressful day I started to take 40mg. That helped, so I kept doing it, until I realized I couldn't see a doctor until Nov 6th (tomorrow thank goodness). So I have an appt tomorrow and hopefully he will refill my prescription. It will be my first time meeting him so who knows. I am hoping he prescribes 40s. But again, should I just keep medicating myself more and more?
I can't go jobless.
This sucks.
Why can't being a hermit pay?
Thanks for listening.

deleted_user
I know taking meds is a pain...I'm well medicated myself. It does help though and many people once they are better are able to go off of them. Breathe in and breathe out babe, you are welcome to vent anytime. You are cared for!

deleted_user
i am not sure what to say but i am here if you need an ear! that would be hard to do and you have to do what is best for you. it would be nice to be paid to be a hermit.

deleted_user
self medication isn't ever wise. Explain to doc and don't lie... Maybe he'll see it your way...

deleted_user
Thanks everyone. I will definitely tell my doctor. I have two appointments still tonight. I really want to cancel on them. I just want to go back to bed...
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