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I quit my job 6 years ago when I was in my twenties. I really battled with work and since then I haven't been working.

December 7, 2017
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Members related deeply to the question about depression and employment, sharing a wide range of situations from those on disability to others... Read more

Members related deeply to the question about depression and employment, sharing a wide range of situations from those on disability to others working part time or struggling to hold on to full-time work. Several members described physical conditions like chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and MS compounding their depression, making traditional employment feel impossible, while others shared that helping others or staying busy at home gave them purpose. A recurring theme was that self-worth is not tied to a paycheck, and many found comfort in community supports, routines, and small daily victories.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I taught school until I was hospitalized so many times in the same year that it wasn't fair to the students. So I began receiving retirement disability. I worked at a part time job til last December. Ive tried applying for other jobs but nothing has worked out. Now I am home schooling my grandson which keeps me busy during the day.

December 13, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am also on disability. I am no longer able to manage a job and take medication as the doctor perscribed. I do what I can around the house and have two cats that provide me with a routine.

December 10, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm heading that way. Every year is a little bit more difficult, I think it is only a matter of time.

December 30, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I work in a Factor &it is Really Hard Cuz got so many people that gives their opinion on how the Job should be done. They are MAD &Cranky All the time. I Try to stay away from Negative attitude but Really hard to do at my job. Wen I was off work for medical Reasons i Surely did NOT miss my Job &Glad i was pulled off work from Doctor.

December 24, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I think it is because it is hard to cope with other people. I do work myself but only part time. I work in Health healthcare and I find the fact I help others gives me a reason to live. I couldn't work full-time so I don't even try

December 22, 2017

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