Call the student loan people. If you are not working they will help you. Don't be scared to call and they will help you postpone your payments until you get work.

Have you consulted with a bankruptcy attorney? I know several people who were able to defer student loans for quite a while. Have you contacted the labor department in your area? I'll say a prayer for you. I know you probably feel consumed by your circumstances but remember this too shall pass.

yeah call the loan people they are more helpful then people think espically when you cant find a job. just stay positive and keep thinking you will get that job keep looking

I feel for you. Looking for work is so discouraging, worse than any other job, even in a better economy.

I'm wondering what your degree is and whether you might consider relocating if you found a job somewhere else? Also, try to let all your acquaintances, and your grandparents friends too, know that you're looking for work. Are there any temp agencies near where you live? I don't know; you're probably doing all this stuff already. Wish I could offer you a job!

Things will get better. Remind yourself often that you are intelligent and capable and that there is work for you out there. I'm putting some positive mental energy into a job and better situation for you.

my degree is in web design. I would be more than willing to relocate. but I do not have any money like that. What if I found a job in New York City, how would I get there? Where would I stay?

There's so many opportunities in California and New York and even Atlanta but I need a place to stay... I need a job before I go there.. :(

I know soooooo know what you're going through about not finding a job, been through that myself. It took awhile, a long while, and I would just sit in my room and cry as well. One thing I should have done for myself , and I am tell you to, is volunteer. It will get you out of the house and you could put it on your resume. Also, I wish I would have exercised. It would have helped me be not so depressed and given me something to do. A lot of people are in the same boat as you. It WILL get better. I went from unemployed or working minimum wage jobs with a master's degree to finally landing a job that gives me a solid middle class income and is a profession position in my field. It will happen for you too. Just apply anywhere and everywhere, email your resume even if they aren't hiring, do something to get out of the house, exercise, and try not to beat yourself up about your situation. Go look and see whats out there in terms of financial help and find someone you can trust. gratefulheart had some good advice about the temp place. My husband ended up getting a good permanent IT job though a temp place. Good luck sweetheart, be strong, this too will pass.

Ilovebooks has excellent advice for you. If your grandparents will let you stay a while once you find a job there and save money, you might be able to look for something in a bigger city and have a little nest egg for making the move.

I'm glad you came here for support. There are lots of kind and wise people here who've been depressed and can help you get through it.

Since your degree is in web design, I'm guessing you're an artist? I do a lot of art and crafts and it is really good therapy for me. A social worker told me recently that studies have shown that our brain releases happy chemicals while we are doing crafts. Maybe doing some art in your spare time will help with the depression for you too.

If you want to talk some more, feel free to pm me anytime....

I MAY HAVE A JOB IN 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!! *SCREAMS AND FLAILS*