Job hunting is a horrible activity, even when you're not depressed. I hated it when I was last doing it. And it took me 6 months of looking basically full time, before I got a job. Just because you didn't get a job, it's not a reflection on you, it just means that they didn't think you were the best fit for the position - but there will be a position where you are the best fit. I went through tons of interviews in my job hunt and it was always depressing to not get called back for a second interview, or not get the job, but I had to just keep reminding myself that I do have skills. And in the end, I wound up in a job that's just right for me, right now. You will too eventually.

And in the meantime, if your Dr. doesn't think you're ready for full time work, listen to them, but continue to do your volunteer work as that builds skills and contacts that could be useful when you do start job hunting again.

--splitimage