| Topic Name: |
Unemployment & Depression |
| Message Name: |
self pity |
| Date Posted: |
09/10/2004 |
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Last year I was laid off for 5 months and I was going crazy and felt like I was getting depressed. I told a builder down the street that I would work for him for free. I basically did this to learn how to do things around my own house once I got a job and could afford it. I was a good experience and each day I felt like I accomplished something. Plus I see the houses I help build every day. |
| Message: |
self pity and depression go hand in hand. One causes the other and its a vicsious circle. The best thing is just to do something that will take your mind of it cause when you dwell on it it just drains the little energy or motivation you would otherwise have to get through the day. I had an okay job but went back for my ms, I really thought that before I got out they would be beating down my door, that hasnt happened. I have had a few interviews but no offers yet. The key thing is to keep busy because when u have a lot of time on your hands u can do nothing but think and keeping busy is the first line of therapy. In my case I have my family who offer me love and support .
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