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.
So I was having a good day today, considering I didn't get to work until 2pm. (My cat napped on my lap, she hardly cuddles so I enjoy it when she does). After that I renewed my prescription, called about a Walgreens job, got another another job search and got a career advisor.
Then I began looking for a job, and that's when my mom came in. (I live with my parents). She began asking "have you tried retail? office work? general labor?" After I said yes to all of her answers, she got frustrated and left. And I went quickly from okay to depressed, because now I feel like I've exhausted all my leads.
My mom means well, and she does help, and I thank her so much because she helps more than I feel she should at my age. But, sometimes when she helps I just feel like she's not helping me emotionally, you know? Have you ever had that feeling that when people help it only makes you feel bad?
Then I began looking for a job, and that's when my mom came in. (I live with my parents). She began asking "have you tried retail? office work? general labor?" After I said yes to all of her answers, she got frustrated and left. And I went quickly from okay to depressed, because now I feel like I've exhausted all my leads.
My mom means well, and she does help, and I thank her so much because she helps more than I feel she should at my age. But, sometimes when she helps I just feel like she's not helping me emotionally, you know? Have you ever had that feeling that when people help it only makes you feel bad?
Perhaps you need to turn the tables a bit. Rather than wait for your mom to ask you how things are going be preemptive and tell her that you have applied to Walgreens, learned about another job search engine, and have a career adviser. That way she starts the conversation on the receiving end of information exchange.
Gentle hugs