With the exception of my marriage and going through nursing school in one shot, I could've written this post---I rarely finish what I start. I can't hold onto a job for longer than 2 1/2 years; I'll be all enthusiastic for the first few months, then get bored and restless and I either quit or get into some sort of trouble that gets me fired. I too am considering disability because between being late middle-aged and physically in bad shape (not to mention being bipolar), there's not a whole lot I can do anymore.

My last two jobs lasted six months and four months, respectively. I'm getting unemployment benefits but they'll run out within the next eight weeks. I'm getting scared, but every time I think about what sort of job to try for, I feel panicky and full of dread. I was a nurse for 17 years and there's no way I can go back to it. All I want is to find something I can stand for awhile and which will contribute to my being stable, instead of making me crazier than I already am.