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Feeling really down

July 14th, 2008 at 06:21 pm

I am really down these last 2 days. I am getting more and more depressed about not working. I am so stressed out. BF is not working yet either and I am getting really mad about it. He isn't even really looking.

My CC is maxed out thanks to medical insurance and rent and groceries, I can't pay all my bills, I have almost no money left in any of my accounts.

And I am never going to be able to afford a house.

I feel like poo. Frown

11 Responses to “Feeling really down”

  1. gamecock43 Says:
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    Dont let the depression win girl~ go put in some more applications! quick! Good luck!

  2. PauletteGoddard Says:
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    I've been there... for a different length of time. It was rough getting out though, for me, because of how long I spent in the vicious circle of jobless sadness. I'd suggest making a blues song out of your turmoil, adopting the mantra "this too shall pass" and maybe even stealing a naughty energy fix long enough to take yet another pass through your resume, online job sites, or visit an employment center.

  3. creditcardfree Says:
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    I'm so sorry to hear you are down. It is true this shall pass. You will be a homeowner someday...but right now you just don't know WHEN. Maybe use some of your free time creating a vision board of what you do want for your future...cut out pictures and words.

    Keep submitting resumes and focus on what you can do and ignore what others are not doing. ((Hugs))

  4. Ima saver Says:
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    Hugs too!!

  5. managinglife Says:
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    I'm so sorry Koppur. I am sending you positive thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith.

  6. merch Says:
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    Come on Koppur. Let's cheer up. This is Boston in the summer. (Take a ride on the swan boats or go to the public garden or farmer's market.)

    You'll get a house. It just takes more time. You aren't going to find a house for less then 450k. It's going to take time.

    You just have to pound the pavement, shake those trees, etc.. You CAN do this!!!

    This too shall pass.

  7. ceejay74 Says:
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    I'm so sorry to hear that. If anyone has a right to be stressed and depressed, it's you, but I wish you weren't. Have you talked to your boyfriend about it? Helped him update his resume? Suggested he get a place of his own? Smile
    I seem to remember you said he had some social anxiety. I think there are some jobs that don't require too much interaction--late-night proofreader at newspapers? Freelance writer (if he doesn't mind phone conversations sometimes) for local publications? Janitor? Data entry?

    PS: Your student loan balances may be high, but I've seen much worse on credit cards. Don't beat yourself up if you have to take on more of that at this point. You know how to do the right thing, when you're able, to get yourself back out of that hole.

    I wish I could offer more concrete support. All I can do is wish you the best and come read your entries when you need to vent.

    take care,
    CJ

  8. JanH Says:
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    I've not been following things on the blogs really well lately, but I wondered if you could temp work. My mom did that for awhile and LOVED it. She met so many new people and at least one employer wanted to hire her permanently. But, she went back to her old job. I often wished she had kept on with her new opportunities because she was having so much fun. Sending good thoughts and hugs your way! Wish I had some really good advice. If you get too depressed for too long, check out a local clinic (with a sliding scale for cost) for a counselor that can help you cope with what you are going through. Keep us posted and vent as much as you need. I have no doubt that you will land on your feet, but right now, this is hard!

  9. momcents Says:
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    Keep your chin up! We are rooting for you! Definitely check into the temp thing, and keep encouraging the boy as well. Get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine. Might make things less depressing. Good luck!

  10. sillyoleme Says:
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    We've all been where you are at some point I think... I know it's hard, especially when you've been doing all the right things.

    But personally, I think alot of things happen for a reason, and perhaps you haven't found just ANY job because YOUR job is right around the corner. In the meantime, do you have anything you could sell, just to make ends-meet? Your bio says you sell books, maybe more of that?

    I'd definitely mention something to your BF about finding a job. It's hard work, my BF just went through that and finally found something that works for us. Just don't do it when you're an emotional wreck - go take a walk, calm down and get a little cheerier... then tackle the subject.

    Good luck, we are all here for ya! Smile

  11. my english castle Says:
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    Editors have a special place in my heart. I also think maybe a temp job would be a good foot in the door?

    When I get that way (often) I do the minimum required to keep myself out of the depths. I try to sell more stuff. I eat stuff from the pantry. I go for a walk 9although I don't feel like it) or eat one really wonderful peach or something.

    We're all here for you indeed!

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