Posted by Corike on July 7, 1999, at 17:12:26
In reply to How does everyone survive????, posted by Chris on July 6, 1999, at 19:19:17
> How does everyone survive financially while going through AD trials??? I have been trying different AD's and can not seem to stay in work. My life has gone kabluii right in front of my face and I can't seem to do anything about it. My financial pressures and the depression don't mix. By next month my credit rating will blow up and I won't be able to pay rent, I can't get or hold a job because of lack of confidence or energy. I don't know what to do? I don't want to be irresponsible or for that matter end up in the streets but, I can't muster up the energy to prevent it. I've gone to my family and they have been helping but, I've worn out my welcome. My friends have been trying to help but, I just can't seem to help myself. My independence is very important to me but the only way I can get out of this situation is to move 3000 miles back to my parents, which in turn will put me into a reactive depression for losing my independence. I feel like I'm in a rock and a hard place and I have no one to blame but myself! Have not had a date or sex in 14 months, can't hold a job, do not know what I want to do, can't seem to tolerate the medications, blown all my money, etc. etc.. Running out of hope.
>
> Strengths:
> Good looking, nice, intelligent, friendly
>
> Weaknesses:
> Lack of confidence, low energyHi Chris,
I have no personal experience with being depressed as you described, but I saw it in my sister who is bipolar.
She did move back to my parents' hometown and stays with them during difficult periods. I think it's best for you to move back too
and live with them for until you get out of your depression. Instead of feeling bad about loosing your independence try to
focus on the fact that your parents are there for you. Try help them out around the house a little.
I don't know what you can do about the job situation but in time you will feel better and get more energy.
If you want to give it a shot try exercising. It is known that that is as effective against depression as therapy.
Give it a shot!Take care,
Corike.
poster:Corike
thread:8354
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19990628/msgs/8397.html