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Mar 08, 2017, 09:36 AM
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Member Since: Apr 2013
Location: Ontario Land
Posts: 3,592
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Originally Posted by DechanDawa
Because of being alone and unemployed I am depressed and inactive a lot of the time. I don't have a pet. I tend to ruminate about my life and I only see the negative. That is sad because I have had some wonderful life experiences but they are all overshadowed by this present situation.
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Social connections can really help alleviate symptoms of depression. Doing some kind of meaningful activity at least once a week (to start) could also help. Is there anything that you would like to try but never had the chance?
If you want to volunteer there are a lot more opportunities besides volunteering at hospitals, shelters, nursing homes and the like. There are a lot of organizations that actually make a difference in people's lives. E.g., adult literacy programs, Habitat for Humanity
I know you tried working and that didn't go well. I never got the impression the outcome was your fault. The job wasn't a good fit. This may surprise you but most entry level (food, retail, customer service, etc.) jobs are not one-size-fits-all. There is no such job. A lot of people are not suited for that type of work. I'm one of those people. I tried twice and failed miserably. I found success in a skilled trade. If you plan to look for work in the future, there are definitely other options out there.
Please don't give up.
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