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I was asked to resign from my job today because I have taken to many unpaid sick days. I have severe depression and cant help that I miss so much work. I live in Canada. What can I do to get some income? I cant handle a full time job or a job that is too stressful. Most days I cant handle to get out of bed in the morning or I spend all day crying. I'm on medication and going to counseling but it just doesn't help. I'm getting to the point where I just don't want to go on living anymore because I'm sick all the time and cant do anything about it.

2007-01-29 08:25:12 · 9 answers · asked by Shara S 2 in Health Mental Health

9 answers

They asked you to quit, because I believe its illegal for them to fire you. If they would have, you could have sued.
However, that isn't what you are asking, but let me say this, do not cause harm to yourself. You need to tell your counseller you are thinking about it, so they can treat you differently. Right now, money isn't important, your health is.
You do need to find something that is real flexible. I am not sure how much money you need, but you could get a job at a fast food place, where you don't work all the time, just a few days a week. That way, it will give you something to look forward to, in between your depression stages.

2007-01-29 08:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by George P 6 · 3 0

If you're starting to feel that you "don't want to go on living anymore," you're talking about severe depression. This is serious. Go to the emergency room at your local hospital and tell them how you feel. Severe depression kills. Help is available to get you through this period of your life. A doctor can talk with you about trying a different antidepressent medication, more intensive counseling, and perhaps temporary hospitalization, so that someone else can care for you until you are through this period. DON'T IGNORE YOUR SYMPTOMS OF SEVERE DEPRESSION! I hope you will take my advise. I've been in your shoes. You can get better. Don't give up hope.

2007-01-29 08:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by grateful 1 · 2 0

i'm so sorry you are feeling so bad.
Do you have family or friends you can share with and support you?
Please seek professional help:If your current medication is not working it may be possible to try another.
Maybe too you could change your counsellor?
I really hope you feel better soon.
I went through a difficult time some years ago and I remember what it's like.
look after yourself: I wish you well.

2007-01-29 08:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by stevesimon006 6 · 2 0

Get some help. I had the same problem, exactly. All I did was cry all day. If you want to email me. It's in my bio. There is help available.

2007-01-29 08:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

i am to severely depressed, been on meds and therapy, i find that sometimes therapy doesn't work because its just not the right person for you to talk to. talk to your therapist about changing your meds, it could be the meds are making things worse and not better, it takes alot of patience to get better, and alot of trial and error, but in time it can be better, just takes alot of time and working hard at it.

2007-01-29 08:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by saphirespice 3 · 1 0

Jesus will set you free just call own Him and Trust in what it is you ask of him....Satan has you binded Because Jesus would not have you feeling this way for nothing !God and his Son Jesus is all about good and Happiness..Not sad and feeling like you have to give up own nothing....You are confused Satan has your self worth so low that you can't function...Jesus is so wanting you to call own him..Call own Him and get in church so you can get some spiritual confidence,,And regain your self worth....You are important to this world you no how I know..Because Satan goes after the ones that are..To put a stop to Gods plains for you....So take control of your life by doing what is right and forget about the things that are wrong and recognize that what is going own with you ,you are allowing...Put a stop to it...A positive attitude is a magnet for positive results..And positive People are a magnet for positive results in your life..It is all about evil vs Good ...Reach out and change your Life only you know what makes makes you happy..Doll your self up for you and do something good for you...And do what it is to keep you from becoming satan's controlled child..Pray and have Faith in what you are praying for ..God bless you and Israel and the USA and all...If you don,t give Him a chance you are taking Jesus death own the cross inVAINE...

2007-01-29 08:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4 5

Ask your dr. for some Prozac , It gives you mental energy .@ it works im taking it .

2007-01-29 08:34:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 2

i really would discuss this with someone im sorry your feeling like this please talk to someone before you do something please

2007-01-29 08:38:40 · answer #8 · answered by vanessa g 5 · 1 0

you have to inforce a positive reinforcement upon yourself . That means no matter what refrain from speaking negative speech, including complaining to other people , telling other people your business, and so on. While you have time off now, try to take advantage of it meditate , ask the light of the creator for a better opportunity. Miracles are born from believing, specially during challenging times.

Good Luck to You.

Loving God
protect me with
Your Love,
Prevent others
from viewing me with hostility.
Never allow
the negativity of others
to influence my life
or affect my destiny.


Oh how much good
I've lost
in losing control
of my anger;
such a large portion of life,
so much growth
I've let slip from my hands
by allowing my burning thoughts
to get better of me.
God,
teach me to let go.

God of wonders,
You've given me
the most wonderful
of all gifts--
the gift of free will.
May my will never deviate
from Your holy Will.
Guide me always,
so that all the choices I make
are good ones---
choices that are
in harmony with Your Will,
as long as I live.

God of unfathomable goodness,
the history of human agony
haunts my soul;
ashes, blood, and cries
pierce my heart;
diabolic schemes of oppressors
plague my mind.
Grand me an extra measure of
strength,
understanding
and faith
to help me find You--
to discover Your Light
midst the blinding dread,
through the revolving horror.

God, perfect God--
You created me
destined for perfection;
how far have I wandered
from that destiny!
How much of my purity
have I squandered
through careless, thoughtless,
self-centered behavior--
behavior wanting in morality
and holiness.

Overcoming Doubt

My vision is distorted,
loving God of truth.
I want to see clearly,
but my heart leads me
through twisted, convoluted paths
of misunderstood impressions.
Straighten those paths
so that I can strengthen myself
in the conviction of my beliefs.


Troubles

Kind, Loving, Mighty God:
Stretch out Your hand
to strengthen me.
Lift me up
from my abyss;
right my wrongs;
turn my every failure
into success.
Look upon my troubles
and say,
"Enough!"


Oh, God
Your Creation resonates
with holy sounds
Let me hear them all.
Let them penetrate my heart
and rouse my senses;
the jangle of a charity box;
the voice of an faithful teacher;
even the intonation
of my own sign
when I cry out to You--
all these sounds are holy.
Oh, God
let my heart hear them all
and be uplifted.

Ruler of the World,
grant me truth!
Spare me from the lies of others,
Help me stop myself
from lying
to others
Save me
from lying to myself,
and spare me
from the lies
of my own illusions.
Oh, God
never let me live a lie,
even for only a moment.

Center of all existence
help me find the way
to that sacred sanctuary
within myself,
to that precious center of my existence.
Help me discover
my place in the World--
that space where I truly belong,
that space which belongs
unconditionaly to me
Dear God,
I've wandered for so very long,
Help me find my way
home.

Harmful Words

O God,
help me avoid
every abuse of speech.
Let no untrue word, escape my lips.
I pray that I never
speak badly of others,
or speak empty words of flattery.
Help me stay away from profanity.
Teach me, dear God,
when to keep silent
and when to speak;
and when I speak O God,
save me from using
Your wonderful gift of speech
to humiliate or hurt
anyone.


Sensitive Speech

God of understanding,
guide me,
for my own words sometimes
baffle me.
When I relate to those around me
insensitively;
when I hurt,
embarass
or insult them;
when I speak with a callousness
that causes pain;
when I lose myself
in my own ego----
God, pull me back to reality.
Help others understand
that I too am in pain,
and let them be forgiving.



In Thanks

God, ever my only Support,
You've taught me to pray----
to sigh,
to cry,
to awaken true, meaningful words
from deep within:
words that strengthen;
words that easy my pain
and heal my wounds;
words that dispel darkness.
Thank You, God,
for opening my lips
and for teaching me
to seek You
through prayer.



Focused Prayer

O dear God,
how I want
to pray,
but the distractions
are never-ending.
Please----
help me overcome them.
Help me be
wholly focused.
For once
help me pray
only true,
totally hearfelt words
to You,
dear God.



Perception: Body and Soul

Holy One,
grant me the wisdom
to bring harmony
to the alliance
of my body and my soul.
Let them rise together
in my devotion to You.
My soul perceives Your light----
let my body discern it too.
My soul sounds Your praise----
let my body sing it too.



Wise Counsel

O God,
how can I make my way through
the confusion
and uncertainty
that cloud so much of what I do?
Guide me to wise teachers and mentors,
whose advice is pure
and in tune with Your Will.
Guide me to true friends,
whose counsel is caring
and promotes my best interests.
Guide me to clear, correct decisions,
to conclusions that are sound
and free of all doubt.



Clarity and Assurance

O God,
grant me clarity
and assurance
in whatever I do.
Teach me to trust in wise teachers ----
to learn from their insightful words,
Teach me to trust in true friends----
to treasure their care and concern.
Teach me to trust in myself----
to judge my own course
correctly,
and so to live
with conviction
and hope.

Miracles of Nature

Dear God,
open my eyes
to see
the countless amazing miracles
You perform for me
constantly.
Open my mind to understand
that what appears to be
the natural order of things is in truth miraculous
in every way,
Your guiding Hand
directs and empowers me
in everything I do.



Recognizing Life's Miracles

Open my eyes,
O God,
to the marvels that surround me.
Show me the wonder
of each breath I take,
of my every
thought,
word
and movement.
Let me experience the miracles
of the world I witness----
ever mindful
and always appreciative
of all that You have made.



God,
I stand beaten and battered
by the countless manifestations
of my own inadequacies.
Yet we must
live with joy--
overcome despair,
seek, pursue and find
every inkling of goodness,
every positive piont within ourselves,
and so discover true joy,
Aid me in this quest, O God.
Help me find satisfaction
and a deep, abinding pleasure
in all that I have.
in all that I do,
in all that I am.

2007-01-29 08:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by Tellie 4 · 1 5

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