Life is hard.

I thought my depression was bad when I was a teenage, but adult depression is so much worse. I don't feel like I want to harm myself, but I don't want to do anything either. I'm constantly upset and exhausted. I have a job working with individuals with IDD's and mental health issues and I love what I do, but it's emotionally and physically exhausting. I am currently looking for a second job just to make ends meet because my boyfriend can't work right now due to hurting his ankle. I was supposed to start school this fall too but I can't because I need to have 2 jobs. On top of my boyfriend hurting his ankle he also lost his license for a year so I take him to all of his doctors appointments and all of his classes. I know I don't have to but all he has is his dad and me and his dad works 16 hours a day, and if I wouldn't take him he'd just drive himself and I don't want him getting in anymore trouble. I try and remind myself everyday that I'm blessed to even be alive and to have a loving boyfriend and family. On top of everything else my best friend and I are drifting apart because we are at completely different times in our lives and she's found a new best friend. And I hate it that I don't have the time to spend with her and her son.

just remember a blessing can become a disaster ,a disaster can become a blessing.wait it out.pray

I agree life is hard! I can't say it gets easier but I can day it does get better. Hold on you can do this!

I agree, life is hard, sorry yours is so hard right now, you have a lot on your plate.
I really hope you find some hope and the support you need.
Be kind to yourself and care for yourself too the best way you can.

Hi WiShEs.Of.ThE.hEaRt,

It sounds like your boyfriend is a lucky dude.

If you're depressed and especially exhausted, I always suggest checking for underlying medical or nutritional issues first. There are lots of common problems and MDs often don't check:

http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html

These notes might help for depression

http://egg.bu.edu/~youssef/SNAP_CLUB...0164151576.pdf

and here's bonus video about self compassion



- vital

Thanks everyone!