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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MonaP 09/28/2011

I am 27 years old. I am diagnose as depression and anxiety. I want to be able to work to help my family. I haven't work in 4 years. I was wonder should I work part time first and later on find a full time job. My goal is to learn how to control my depression before I work.

HarveyDent 09/28/2011

I think you should take it one step at a time and get well before considering work. If I had to make a recommendation though, I'd say part time.
You dont want to give yourself anything that's more than what you can handle.

HarveyDent 09/28/2011

deleted_user 09/28/2011

yes i agree with Harvey here. work parttime first and see how it goes..working yourself up as you go and work on your depression also. I just assume you are already started on an antidepressant or something for your anxiety.

deleted_user 09/28/2011

yeah, try a part time. That's a good way to ease into stuff.

ThePepperMan 09/28/2011

By all means, start out with part time. Some jobs have more stress than others, so picking the right job is important when dealing with depression!

BrooklynnMB 09/28/2011

I think you should go for it! At least part time at first. It might help with your depression. My job does because it keeps me busy which is one of my key ways to keep from getting depressed.

deleted_user 09/28/2011

What Pepper said is so true.

MonaP 09/28/2011

Thank you everybody for your reply. I decided that I will work part time first.

ThePepperMan 09/28/2011

YEA! Let us know how it goes.

Uh, can we each get 0.0000000000000000001% of your pay?

just kidding!

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