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May 23, 2011, 04:21 PM
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I dropped out of a degree I was doing - 10 years ago - due to depression. About a year later I got a job in a shop. A couple of years down the line I managed to finish the degree I had had to drop out of. I hadn't 'recovered' completely but wanted to get on with things, so I signed up for another degree in another subject (since the first had become connected to so much anxiety). I had to drop put of this one too. This time I couldn't concentrate, was on a lot of meds and was not managing to accomplish anything. As a result I got depressed again. It took about a year to pull myself partly back together (with help from an excellent T) and my meds were reduced to just two. Now I am back to working part time in a shop again.
I am 31 and still living at home which is not a happy place to be (my mom has NPD). If I could get real work I could become independent and move out. But, any stress at all and I seem to fall apart. Has anyone else had their entire life swallowed up by anxiety and depression in this way? |
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May 23, 2011, 05:22 PM
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sorry, this should probably be under the introductions section, but I'm not sure how to move it there...
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May 23, 2011, 06:49 PM
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Yes, I can relate. I got my bachelors but then went to work in retail. I just kept asking, "What's wrong with me??" because I was SO tired all the time. Took me awhile to realize it was depression. Often retail isn't very good fro depression either. lol. It sounds like you are working on taking care of yourself though. Congrats for finishing your degree, as well, that is something to be very proud of. Quote:
 Elana
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May 23, 2011, 07:19 PM
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Hi, in a very bad place myself right now, but thought I'd just jump in and say me too. I'm 26, dropped out of high school, never went to uni, dropped out of a beauty course and been in and out of numerous jobs and been an apprentice chef that also didnt work out. I hear ya. xxxxxxx
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May 23, 2011, 08:10 PM
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Its frustrating knowing I could do something better... |
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May 23, 2011, 08:13 PM
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May 24, 2011, 11:51 AM
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 What did you study in school? E.
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May 24, 2011, 05:05 PM
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'What did you study in school?'
E.[/QUOTE] My two majors were English literature and Philosophy. I started honours in Philosophy, but had to drop out. Over the years (and I mean yearS) I managed to finish some of the credits for it. But the subject became harrowing because of all the emotions connected to it from that one year. So, I finished my honours by taking some honours courses in English literature. Then (dumb move) I started a masters in English literature and had to drop out again.  How about you? |
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