What's the point anymore?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow, you guys like pushing pills. Is it that hard to accept you trashed the entire country? You have to act like I'm the problem for losing almost everything? Newsflash: mourning is not depression. It's not even adjustment disorder. It's a crappy life. I'm trying to imagine who's satisfied sitting at home, never making a difference. How they handle it? Because there must be more than yoga and naps and novels.

And yes, I did apply for a few fast food and retail jobs. They are flush with applications here because of the high unemployment. Didn't look at me twice when I showed up for an interview (got two, after lying on the applications).

Construction trades are hurting for employees. I know because I work for them. They are also looking for women. Did you ever think about learning how to weld? Or operating heavy equipment? Legitimate work, good pay and benefits.

Funny story. I can weld, actually, thanks to a summer job in college, and I kept the skills by doing sculpture. I'm no good, and I don't do it much anymore, but I can. Anyway, when I was very motivated early on, I applied at a local tooling place, but when I went in to interview, I heard them laughing about my education. Slipped out and avoided their call. It was pretty discouraging.

What do you mean they were laughing at your education - that you were overqualified for the job? What exactly did they find so funny?

Regardless, so many people are in your shoes since the pandemic - there’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of in looking for whatever work you can find to earn a paycheck. Who GAF if those people were laughing? You internalized it, to your detriment. You have to work on reframing your thinking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow, you guys like pushing pills. Is it that hard to accept you trashed the entire country? You have to act like I'm the problem for losing almost everything? Newsflash: mourning is not depression. It's not even adjustment disorder. It's a crappy life. I'm trying to imagine who's satisfied sitting at home, never making a difference. How they handle it? Because there must be more than yoga and naps and novels.

And yes, I did apply for a few fast food and retail jobs. They are flush with applications here because of the high unemployment. Didn't look at me twice when I showed up for an interview (got two, after lying on the applications).

Construction trades are hurting for employees. I know because I work for them. They are also looking for women. Did you ever think about learning how to weld? Or operating heavy equipment? Legitimate work, good pay and benefits.

Funny story. I can weld, actually, thanks to a summer job in college, and I kept the skills by doing sculpture. I'm no good, and I don't do it much anymore, but I can. Anyway, when I was very motivated early on, I applied at a local tooling place, but when I went in to interview, I heard them laughing about my education. Slipped out and avoided their call. It was pretty discouraging.

They obviously liked something about you if they actually called! Construction is going to rib, joke etc with people. Maybe try another place. I have been on interviews in my field (male dominated) with the most condescending men. But I just kept going and found a position I love. Tou can do it. There's another chapter for you. Have hope.

[Anonymous]

OP no need to get defensive. I have struggled with depression my whole life. I can tell you that depression is not just feeling sad. Depression for me is the inability to feel joy or look forward to anything. It doesn't mean you can't beat it without the pills, but I do think you are depressed. Some people only ever experience depression for a short while until their circumstances change. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

You are depressed. Get a new therapist.

Seriously OP, of all the posters on these boards, many of which are claiming depression, you in your denial sound the most depressed!

(Note: you can be simultaneously furious at this country, mourning your past life AND depressed. It's not mutually exclusive.)

[Anonymous]

I lost my job in April while still on maternity leave. I was absolutely depressed on top of the post partum hormones. I still have days when I feel like there isn't any point but I try to focus on the positive and find gratitude journaling to be very helpful.
I do Yoga with Adrienne everyday and it does make me feel better. Also little things like drinking my coffee outside in the morning before the baby gets up to be very centering.

[Anonymous]

Podcasts are free. Listen while you do stuff. Really changes things.