At age 50 I lack the zip I once had. Living morally, and simply has it advantages. Prozac has knocked my libido out, but it manages my depression, and at 50 I rather like not being pulled by my libido--it used to be a pain. No AIDs worry.
I do have a prison and nursing home ministry to help keep me going some. I am also involved with a tiny nondenonimnational church, but there is no pay and a limited work.
I genuinely feel church work is worthwhile, but its not like when I dreamed of being a professional historian. That goal is gone I am underqualified. The field is flooded, I have too many gaps in my resume, and not enough publications. I am in a Bible study distance learning seminary, but it is going slow
Having chronic anxiety, depression, and panic attacks with little, almost no full time work experience, would disability be a possibility? Any thoughts appreciated.
2007-02-05 14:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by Rev. Dr. Glen 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It is natural to lack a zip in specific areas of one's life as certain ages pass.
The time you spend at the church sounds like it is very beneficial to you mentally. That's very important. In addition, you are working toward a goal.
Chronic anxiety and depression is unfortunately, are very common disorders. They can be treated very successfully. You should talk with your doctor with regard to your disability concerns. Have you tried for work in another area that doesn't make you feel very pressured?
2007-02-05 14:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by soozemusic 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rev Doc Glen......How interesting you are.! I was married to a rev doc, and libido can be a pain for all rev docs. You asked what is the good life?
A good life is when one is content within himself, and his spirit is in accord with his God. Overly simplified? Probably, but there is much to rejoice about in our world and in our lives.
Perhaps you are focused too much on your "chronic anxiety, depression, panic attacks", etc.
You don't say whether or not you are married? Children? If so, try to focus on the other people in your life, and not so much on yourself.
Obviously you love history, so use it as a form of theraphy. It doesn't HAVE to be the way you make your living for it to enrich and illuminate your daily life.
How can you have "almost no full time work experience" at age 50?
Maybe you have put yourself in a prison of your own making. Seek counseling NOW. A normal libido and moral, simple living are not exclusive of each other. You have a very rich part of your life ahead of you, and I hope that you will seek the same help that you , as a pastor, exhort others to get. There is no shame in theraphy, and it takes a brave rev doc to recognize and accept the need for it.
I wish you well in your search for peace.
2007-02-12 08:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sweet Lady Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am much younger than u , and i took some antidepressant therapy too TCA and SSRI, i am only in the twenties !
u r much more better than me , i don't know how will i do by ur age , and i don't think that i will live to that extent!
my life was going down a hill , i had suicidal thoughts flowing into my mind , and guilt feeling ..i am Muslim and the therapy which will help u besides the drugs is attaching firmly to ur morals and ur religion whatever is it .. this attachment prevented me from commting suicide and still holding me! .. i am better now and i have goals now to achieve in my life
good luck to u
2007-02-09 08:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, turning to disability would be a step backwards. It would allow you more time to dwell on your problems rather than looking for solutions.
Perhaps you might consider a home business. It's something you can build at your leisure, but it would give you something to do and earn an income as well.
2007-02-05 16:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helping destitute children.
2007-02-13 00:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋