| Topic Name: |
Unemployment & Depression |
| Message Name: |
difficult times |
| Date Posted: |
09/10/2004 |
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An unemployed colleague of mine from B-school recently disclosed to me that he is has been diagnosed with a depressive disorder and is currently seeing a psychiatrist. He then warned me as well to become self-aware of a potential depressive disorder.
Neither of us have found gainful employment the past couple of years since we graduated. Both of us were highly successful prior to interrupting our careers and returning to school.
I feel depressed and often distracted but do not know to what degree. However, I feel that I could bounce back when I find a decent position / suitable career . . . . if someone would only hire me. Since I am not very adept at self-diagnosis, I thought I might pose this one to the community. Are any of you going through the same situation? What are you doing about it? |
| Message: |
at least you realize that you 'feel' depressed, many people don't know the signs, esp males.
without a job, the choices, due to lack of income, make it difficult to reward yourself with material goods or a trip/vacation.
talk is cheap, so is writing. you could journal and no one needs to read what you scribble down. if you have a close friend whom you can speak with about being depressed that is 'free' and healthy. talking it through is a magnificent tool.
getting motivated to 'get out' more is difficult when you are depressed, so is simply stay busy just to keep yourself occupied.
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