I can't hold a job with this depression?

Question

I had this amazing job a year ago. Was going to be a career...got fired due to corrupt management. Assistant managers tried to get me back, but this one guy in charge that didn't even know me is the one who would let me back....So I got fired for no reason and there wasn't anything I could do about it...SO I have gone through job to job, and I just can't hold down a job...I am so depressed because my life was going so well...I think I am getting fired from this new job, and my resume is so shitty because I am so depressed at work they just let me go. Before this I have always worked hard and was always reliable. Now I can't even get/keep a job because I am so depressed...Medications didn't work. Is there anything I can do to get back on my feet again?

I don't have health insurance because of the whole not holding down a job thing so more medication and psych evaluations are out of the question

Answer 1

Before you say medications don't work, I would try several more. There are new ones always coming out, and sometimes it takes a long time to work.

Also, you might want to consider applying for disability.

Answer 2

To get to the "sunshine" sometimes you have to trudge through a pretty bad "rainstorm"
Medications can help, but they do not "cure" the problem either. They are simply tools to help correct chemical imbalances in the brain. Think about what would make you happy and enjoy your life. Look for the job of your dreams and go for it. Don't let anything including your past, hold you back. I believe what happened in the past should stay exactly there--in the past. Unfortunately too many people see the past as a predictor of the future and this is not always the case. I have found with depression that you have to get really angry but also channel that anger in the right way. In other words, "I have had enough with living like this, I can't live like this anymore and I need to make a change, so I am, starting right now going to do _________________)
When you fill in the blank, you should also be somewhat realistic and come up with a short term goal. This can be a step toward a longer term goal, however don't try to jump too far ahead or you will overwhelm yourself. Another approach is to increase the duration of the goal as you meet your successes. In other words, if your goal is to hold a job for a month and you do that, feel free to increase it to two months and so on.

Don't be afraid to be honest when interviewing for jobs either. I was very hesitant to be up front and personal with potential employers at first as well since my resume has gaps in it and a few short term and seasonal positions. However, I tried it out a few times to see the results and was very surprised especially considering I am in the psych field. When I mention that I have dealt with grief of losing many family members and also several bouts of depression and have overcome them (for the most part) and say that since I have personal experience with these disorders, it helps me to better relate to others with them sometimes makes employers ears perk up. That doesn't mean I turn an interview into a therapy session, but I do make mention of it when I feel it is appropriate to enhance my qualifications in the field.

When I get asked why I did not work from 2000 when I graduated with my degree to 2002, I tell them the honest truth. "I was dealing with my mother's illness and passing away and was also in the middle of a move. After her passing in 2001, I needed some time to myself to better prepare myself for future opportunities in the field."

Also, how do you make "reason for leaving" on an application or in an interview sound better without lying? Say what is in the quotes (not what is in the parentheses)
-I realized that the job was a poor fit for me in my career goals. (aka I hated this job and my boss)
-I left the job to seek out a better opportunity. (the pay was horrible and I didn't like my co-workers, boss, etc)
-The job did not financially meet my needs (or was too part-time or too few hours/days, etc)
-I left to continue my education in the field on a full time basis.
-I was offered a better job opportunity.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Just remember that your future is ahead , and what happend no matter how it seems to you now , was for the best,,, your life is being made like a movie . enjoy it . be the star , when life gives you lenons take one and hold it up in front of the camera and say this , (( this is a bitter little bugger )) then turn to your costar (god) {no capitals here, hes in cognido}and say what do you think , Bitter , then throw it in the air , and try something else,, Remember this life is the only one you'll get try hard to enjoy every last second even the trials ,,, smile threw them , god will be delighted that you had such a good time with his gift......

Answer 4

You have to change the way that you view your life, and medications will not work. They usually cause more problems, and besides you don't need it. Turn all of that negative energy into positive energy, and have faith. If you believe in God, please put all of your trust in Him. Remember that something that may seem so perfect, could have been the one thing that hurt you in the end. You will find something that you will stick with as soon as you stop feeling sorry for yourself. It isn't over. You are still alive and never take that for granted.

Answer 5

well, medication doesnt work for everyone...therapy has been shown to be just as effective for depression as meds so perhaps this is the path you should take...many people suffer from depression and are helped greatly by therapy, when meds just dont do the trick...i wish you luck and would strongly advise you to see a therapist...best of luck.

Answer 6

Sorry to hear that. Try counseling. Try to avoid becoming a career mental health patient.

Answer 7

what are you looking for in life? good health? wealth? a soul mate? maybe something different, maybe something a bit deeper. a relationship with the source perhaps? you'll never find true happiness until you give up the hedonistic ways of this world in pursuit of God and love others MORE than yourself. i hate to be the one to break it to you, but you know that terrible feeling of emptiness or even self loathing? its because your soul is not right with its originator. everybody will tell you you just need to love yourself and be happy with what a fantastic individual you are. this is incorrect. you need to fix the problem, dont sluff it off or cover it up or find something that will distract you from it. embrace it, its God seeking you telling you you wont be right until you submit to Him. maybe you dont believe in God, well then im sorry for you. because you will meet Him one day. His name is Jesus Christ and you WILL TALK TO HIM FACE TO FACE. its this life that you must decide if you want to meet Him as the Saviour of your soul, or the Judge of your soul. ever hear the statement FEAR GOD? why would we fear a God of love? because that God is holy and cannot tolerate sin at all. His justice is perfect. thats plain scary because the world is evil, and the world celibrates evil as good. why doesn't God just wipe us all out then? because He wants to give time for YOU to come to Him. He is gracious and wants you to give up yourself and find Him. but you do not have forever. your heart will only beat a fixed number of times. then you're done. thats it. its ticking down RIGHT NOW. God has extended His grace to you at this very moment to accept the perfect gift of His son Jesus Christ and live eternally with Him free from sin and the depravity of this world. when you have the love of God in you, you will never be alone, you will always have a friend, a perfect friend. God Himself.
not your cup of tea? well then try yoga and do some drugs. drugs are as close as you can get to heaven on earth. but any happiness this world has to offer will fade, and fizzle out. and all you're left with is yourself, and your sin.
please read the book of John from the bible.
BELIEVE THE WORD.