Hi, I'm new here. Suffer from depression, OCD and anxiety. Having great anxiety lately about returning to work, as I have not had a job for 6 months and it ended very badly for me. Now I have no faith in my ability to hold another job and fear another bad ending as this seems to be the trend for me. I don't know how much I can handle - full time or only part time - and especially a job that might end up being stressful or too much to handle. I really love being at home and don't want to work again, but have big debts to deal with and EI is shortly to run out. Am very confused about what to do. Home is safe and predictable and the workworld is not.
Hi birdygirl, Welcome to SupportGroups.com . Are you taking any types of meds to help with the depression, OCD and anxiety? I suggest seeing your doctor and also a counselor. Is there someone face to face you can talk to to help you sort things out? Keep sharing and letting us know how you are doing. We are here for you. ((((hugs))))
Hi, thanks for your reply. I have taken many different drugs over the past 13 years, and have been in and out of counselling for 6 years. Currently I take Effexor and Clonazepam. I recently took a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy group that was 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks. That was excellent, by the way. CBT is really gaining a reputation for effectiveness in helping people with depression or anxiety. The other day I made a leap of faith and applied for a job, and actually got an interview for tomorrow afternoon. I’m trying not to make job applications and interviews a source of stress - just fling off an application and be myself at the interview, and accept what happens. I’ve had a good couple of days, thanks to joining this website, and my husband is also a wonderful source of understanding and support. I am grateful for all I am blessed with, and today I think I really do have some great skills that some employer out there will appreciate. Thanks again.
Welcome birdygirl! I am glad you shared your story. I know how much sharing helps me and gives me some relief, you should also know that your story helps those of us out there struggling with you. I rely heavily on my doctor and support systems in my real world, however, being online gives me time to process and share my thoughts in a different way. Keep sharing!