Posted by Sarahmarie on May 4, 2002, at 22:25:50
In reply to How do you have a career when yr depressed?, posted by Automated Lady on May 2, 2002, at 14:00:51
> Hi everyone... I hope someone can give me some advice.
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> The career I want, which I've wanted since I was a kid, involves lots of self-motivation, confidence and creativity. I used to have that. Then I got depressed. I've struggled through my undergrad and postgrad courses and I'm now supposed to be looking for jobs in my chosen career. I'm terrified, because I don't think i can do it. Although some days I have whatI need, and I can get up and go out and get stuff done and talk to people, others I just can't. I don't know what to do. Should I just accept I can't do this job and try and do something else that'll be less difficult? (but I've invested so much time and money!) Are there people out there who hold down demanding jobs while suffering from mental illness? HELP!
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> ALHaving a career when you are depressed is not easy, but believe me it can be done. I somehow finished raising four kids, got my Bachelor's degree and a few certifications, and after bad job supervisory experiences -- I truly have a career.
The people I work with believe in me and in my capabilities, something that I never felt from others prior to this time. Perhaps it was due to a very stable period in the depression and now that I have tasted the sweetness of success that comes from a career --- I don't want to lose it. So I try harder, even when my depression relapses.
Finding someone to work for who really believes in you can make a big difference. It really worked for me. Good Luck!!
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