I was unemployed for three years. Turned to alcohol. If you were ill then you need the time. Health before wealth goes the famous phrase. But i do feel inadequate for not been able to hold down a job i was fired countless times and a job i did for years the ppl didnt understand me thought it was weird for person of my young age to not be out partying at every opportunity.

A year is not long and you werent lazy, but sometimes we need to take a step back and get away from it all. I had a friend who was off with depression for a year and just did counselling. My family did think it was hot gossip but shes got career now.