I don't know how to put this. I'll try. I think I discovered something about myself. I have a serious difficulty learning new things and I have very poor short-term memory. I’ve never been the studious type in my younger days. I'm not young. I find myself surrounded by young people half my age who are faster and have bodies that heal quicker than mine. I face a serious language barrier. Companies in my country no longer prefer English-speaking people like myself. I don’t have the money to educate myself. On top of that, I have depression and have a history of it. And I have developed a serious phobia of meeting people outside. Is there a free way I can help myself? F.y.i., I can’t afford medication etc. I’d appreciate respectful answers.
2006-09-26 15:34:52 · 8 answers · asked by Yahoo user 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I would become an artist of some sort. I probably will anyway. Just be yourself. There is a good reason you are whom you are.
2006-09-26 15:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well you do not say how old you are, so I just have to think harder.
If you can use a computer..no matter how slow, and get into this site...your no way POOR LEARNER!
So good for you, o.k....now as we all get older, we get slower.I am 52, and I have poor short term memory too.I left school 3 months into high school, and am self taught...We are able to do that, being older.For the depression there has to be free clinics
in your country..If you had told where you are...maybe we could have looked one up for you.If you can get into Google search,it may find one free clinic...o.k. depression can be fixed, but you need to see a free doctor at a free clinic...Even in Africa they have them....its just a matter of finding one.You really MUST address the depression FIRST! before anything else.o.k. its just better for you, all round....So if you wish to write another question on free clinics-in your country-then maybe one of use, can help you...I am sure, someone will look it up, if I am not on line...when you do.There are a lot a great people on this site, believe me.
So lets address the depression first,and see if you can't get better...Thats if your up to doing it...If not, then the also serious phobia of meeting people outside, also can't be properly fixed...
Just do one thing at a time....and it can, get much better for you.But you...have to want the help.o.k.
2006-09-26 22:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Not only can you survive, but you can thrive. You must live in the USA if companies prefer non-English speaking employees (kidding, a little). I suggest learning cognitive therapy for the depression and phobia thing. It's helped me a lot. One of the keys is believing in yourself and that you can accomplish a lot if you use a little patience and persistence. Here are some links:
http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/
http://www.seekwellness.com/bookstore/books/book65.htm
And my story:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html
You don't 'sound' like a poor learner to me. I felt the same way about myself until someone said: "you're not a slow learner, you're a thorough learner". That stuck with me ever since.
2006-09-26 22:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i take it you are not from the usa. here in the usa we have agencies that will help you. for instance we have a place called community mental health. they get pretty involved. check for such a listing or something like it in your area. good luck.
you are not dumb i can tell that by your writing.
2006-09-26 22:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by nakita 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you might look for depression or phobia chat lines on your computer, there are several and they are free. you can learn from the experiences of others.
2006-09-26 22:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by g49joeybethl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read some books for motivation. go to the library and borrow them. it's free. if you are a singaporean, visit Community Development Council to look for jobs. They have course for you to upgrade your skills.
2006-09-26 22:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask your friends to introduce you a church group who can help you financially and spiritually.
mercury of love
2006-09-27 05:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by mercury of love 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i really dont know how to help you, as i dont know where you are anyway,
2006-09-26 22:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋