Job Search Fuels My Depression

Do you know what fuels my depression?

Not having enough to do.
Not having any structure.

Not having a job!

If I spend too much time sitting around (which you have to do that when you apply for jobs because you sit in front of a computer all day searching for opportunities) it increases my depression.

So, I try to avoid this but if I avoid searching for jobs I will never get a job in general... which means I will stay unemployed, and unemployment is depressing as well!

Do you see the cycle? I know I can stay healthy and better and productive even with my depression. I know I can! However, the process of looking for jobs- which involves isolating yourself a lot for long hours only manages to fuel the depression I have worked so hard to manage.

This totally stinks! I feel as if I was working a steady job- this would all get better for me! I've been looking for one since January of this year! I did get one for like 3 months but they let me go as they don't have enough students registered in the class for me to teach it! I feel like a failure.

Yes I know the feeling. When the economy crashed and I started getting laid off a lot by depression started getting worse. The financial part made it worse too. Structure and having something to look forward to, people who count on you, and so on can make a big difference.

Can you break up your day. Get out to do something two or three times a day. Back in my day you had to go out and look for a job. Now just about everywhere takes online applications.

Hi Jazzy, I truly hope you can find a job that is just right for you soon. I know it is frustrating to sit in front of a computer for hours seeking a job and then not finding one. As zinco said, it may help to take breaks, go for a walk, distract yourself periodically. I am also on the job search and I am finding out it is not that easy to find a job. I have a job currently, I am just working in a place that fuels my anxiety and depression. Best of wishes to you.

I can empathize with you 100%. If I had meaningful work, I would be able to manage this depression so much better....I've been looking for nearly a year, and it's terrible.

I can understand since I think my job is what kept me from going completely under once or twice. I have no choice but to get out of bed every day and I'm thankful for that. Sending you lots of luck on finding the right workplace for yourself.
Good luck.