Don't worry faithluck, this will pass. I've been where your are and unemployment is temporary. A year is o.k. but can be frustrating. Most companies don't hire much in October-December but go full speed come January. Hold on, enjoy the holidays, even if it includes less money right now.

thank you that has really cheered up !

For a second, I thought I wrote this post. Same here. Lost my job due to disability and back with the parents, who are horrendously unstable. But I'm refuse to give up. Already had one back surgery but it wasn't the right one. That's obvious now. So seeing another surgeon. I know what the problem is and the first surgeon didn't test for it. I didn't know there was one until I did some research. So I won't let a doctor cut into me until he proves me right or wrong either way with the correct test. Even if I can't go back to work full time for a while, I'll be back part time within a year and a half. That's my goal. And I'll consult with every doctor I have to to find the right one. Just hoping the one I see in 2 weeks isn't a moron like the first.

Added suggestion: Check out Penny Hoarder on FB. They have links to remote work companies, some of them big names.

Money issues suck. They really do. You see people with so much (it seems) who seem to squander it and you think of the few simple things that, if you could have them, would be so wonderful.

You should be able to find quite a lot of casual employment around Christmas, if you're not too picky.

God has a way of chopping us down to the size he wants us. For our own good. Look to find the thing you can learn now that you never would have learned at another time in your life. Because when you learn it, the problems will end. That is some kind of karmic reality. There's a lesson for you that you need to learn, to unlock this level and let you move on.

I just want to say thank you for all the comments help and support . i hope all your wishes and dreams come true

I hate working, but as long as I can continue to function, I will work, cause I know what I would have to go home too, and I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I've been able to keep the depression at bay for a few weeks now, so that is good.

i have a lot of respect for the honesty whatswrong19 . i have issues with working i don't think i have ever enjoyed it . sometimes i think i don't know how to enjoy things at times . but i do feel alot more hope to see a person is working despite how they feel . it gives me encouragement .i do get extremely low if i don't work because i have depend financially on people which is never a good idea . but i had work experience recently even though it was not the right place i felt much happier working knowing i have some where to go to . but i being in this group has helped .