Depression Support Group

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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One step forward then 5 back

LEE3KELLY
LEE3KELLY
I'm not sure what to do about my future. I'm in my 40's and I even tried going back to college to get some skills to get a job. I did not pass several of the required classes that you needed to at least get a "C" in. Before that I worked at mostly going nowhere factory jobs. It was very hard phsically. With school I don't seem to retain what I read. I think I was always like that, but seemed to pass high school. People seem to be so judgemental. I am a good person, but it doesn't seem to mean much to most people that talk to me. Usually they are concerned with why I am not working( depression, anxiety, and few skills) When I worked at a job prior to factories, I took a test to try and get into a different job in the company and failed. I am divorced with no children and no working vehicle. Is my life as bad as people make me feel it is? Thank God for anti-depressants because Medicaid doesn't cover counseling. At least it takes the edge off. Thanks for listening!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
After a few weeks here a friend talked me going back to school and studying to become a social worker. I will be 43 for 2013 for my first year. This course is to cover all the high school I missed in a four year study to become a social worker. The only real battle I face is my negativity I can do it all. Your not alone with what you face and there is always a way around any object that stands in your path.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh yeah counselling you can pick up free anywhere these days even local churches do free counselling. The YMCA was giving free counselling with trained Tdocs. I've also worked off payment by doing odd jobs for Tdocs so there is ways around than money changing hands.
ocdPositive
ocdPositive
I also agree that there is usually community mental health agencies in every county that can help with therapy. I recommend doing a google search for "community mental health" and your county. I also know how difficult it can be to have barriers to employment. I wish you well in your search for an occupation that will is fulfilling.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
It is hard to go back to school. I did it, but it was hard as hell. My first choice of a major did not fit with me, I had problems keeping my grades us because it bored the hell out of me. I was an account clerk at work and did not want to spend the rest of my life doing that.

What I am saying is, there is test you can take to help you determine what major is a fit with you. Maybe you can take that test, speak with the dean, and start all over. Your old grades will stand but maybe doing what you love will bring out a few A's and B;s. I went from Accounting to Psychology. No more failed test for me.

OH, one more thing, I didn't start out in a regular college. I went to one of those business skills schools to move up at work. I went from a factory worker to an executive secreatary in a few years.

I changed jobs and that is when I went back to college.