I'm a 56 year old female who has been battling depression for several years as well as some physical health problems. I am sitting at home, after losing my third job because of my condition. I had a very solid career for over 30 years, was very well respected in the industry, but now I am totally lost. I found myself not able to concentrate or focus on my work, constantly doubting my knowledge -- my depression and health issues caused me to lose a lot of work. I just couldn't make myself get up and go to the office, even though I knew I could very well end up without a job...again. It's happened now for the 3rd time and I have given up hope that I will ever be that respected, well-known individual that I was for 30 years. I have decided to file for disability because I know that, even if I were to find another job in my career field, the result would eventually be the same. I just can't do it any more! Now I'm facing financial ruin and I really don't know what's going to happen to me. The only thing that keeps me here every day is my son -- I don't want to hurt him and I don't want to leave him with a huge debt burden that I created when I was gambling constantly. Gambling was a way to escape -- I don't drink or take drugs -- gambling was my addiction. Is there ever going to be any hope?