What should i do? i suffer from depression and have had a few days of work and just cant face the prospect of.

Question

going back to the same job because i hate it and its making me worse. Im only contracted to do 16 hours as i felt it was better to do that than to go on benefits. I feel now as if i cant even handle that but i just dont no what to do. I wont be able to cope without any money at all and i dont no how to go about getting benfits or if im even intitled to them. Should i quit my job ?

Answer 1

I often feel the same as you. I'm 38 and have dealt with depression all my adult life. Right now, I'm not seeing any Dr. or taking any medication. I am doing ok until the next bout hits. And, it will.
I have quit soooooo many jobs getting down like you. I will tell you, it can help to get you out of the depression. Once you quit, you HAVE to do something or you don't have any money. But, this is not always a good thing, because quitting a lot of jobs hurts you later down the road.
I would suggest going to the Dr. You can get some help and keep your job while you find another job to transition to that you like better.
Most important: You are not alone. You are never alone even though you may feel that way.
My best to you...

Answer 2

I'm just now trying to return to work after 2 years on disability. You may qualify, but I don't recommend it if you can avoid it. I was VERY reluctant to go on disability, I just didn't like the idea, it changes you. I still try not to feel entitled, but it's harder to go back than when I was depressed very badly though I feel better as a person.

The benefits are that it can give you time to re-adjust your treatment and it will PARTIALLY support you. It's not easy to live on a fixed income. There are lots of benefits that you can take advantage of such as medical coverage and I was told of educational programs to help you get back to work, but I ended up paying for school myself.

The disadvantages are that you will not be getting out into the world and that can make you more depressed. Also you can grow accustomed to the entitlement mindset which I try so hard to avoid.

Talk to your psychological professional (I keep using that term because not everyone is a doctor or a therapist, there are nurse practitioners and psychiatrists and psychologists etc.) about whether or not you qualify. Mine was instrumental in me getting accepted for SS Disability.

Answer 3

Finish up your 16 hours. That is not a whole heck of a lot and you need the money. Definitely if you dislike the job that much, then after the 16 hours search for something else. I know how it is when you are depressed even an hour of working seems like a hellish lifetime. But be strong and remind yourself there is an end in sight. Hope things begin to look brighter soon.

Answer 4

During my deep depression, I found I was not able to function around my home, but once I got dressed and did my hair, stepped out the door of my home I was able to set my feelings aside. During my working hours I was able to "pull it together" and to perform the work expected of me. Many people are able to segment their life in such a way. I think what helped me toward becoming healthy again was that I was able to, somewhat, stay in contact with acting and being "normal".
Once my day was through and I walked back into my own home I would again fall apart mentally and emotionally through the duration of my illness.
One thing I will say about working - even if you hate the job- is that it keeps you in contact with other people in public........the very source you need in order to hear about new job openings.