I finally gathered all my courage this morning and called a doctor's office for an appointment. Now I'm sitting in the waiting room and don't know what to expect.
How did it go, DKQ? I hope it went well.
I don't know if I'm looking for help or if I'm just trying to vent or try to get a different perspective of my situation. Nor am I trying to belittle those who have real issues in their lives that are worse than mine. I don't even know if this is the right thread.
My questions is, is it possible to feel depressed over your job or profession?
Let me explain, my job is currently tied to the oilfield industry and as you are all aware off, things aren't going to well with any company in that field. Things are slow, there's nothing to do, and the days drag. Everyone here, and not just myself is wondering when our company is going to close, or if we actually will. Except, my co-workers don't seem phased by the situation. They just take it day by day and I guess they remain hopeful. Meanwhile, I'm over here bored to death wondering if I'll ever be let go, and if so when?
This brings up another perspective to my question earlier, I feel NOTHING like this at home. I have a girlfriend and she has a kid, and they mean the world to me. I look forward to seeing them every single day I get off work. You know? I look forward to spending time with them, so I don't seem to feel any negative emotions towards. I mean sure, every now and then her daughter does something that annoys me or bothers me but it's so minor and I have the patience, same thing applies to my girlfriend of course. Neither of us are perfect. The feelings I have when it comes to my job do not seem to happen at all to my personal life back at home.
Does anyone else feel this way? And how do you manage it? I guess I'm posting here today because I've been noticing that slowly, it's been starting to affect my personal life. Sometimes I don't have the patience for minor inconveniences at home, sometimes I may take something the wrong way. In other words, my mood from my job life is now starting to partially affect my work life and I'm concerned that it could get worse. What do I do?
Well, depression is a sort of catch-all term for a persistent, marked low mood, and we often stretch it to mean things beyond that as well. So technically there is a certain time period precedent necessary for the label of depression, but the way you're using it is completely valid in the societal vocabulary as well.
It sounds as though you're quite dissatisfied with your job, Draconestra, and there are two angles from which one could approach such a dissatisfaction. On the one hand, it may be very illuminating and important to investigate why you don't like this job so you get a better sense of what you're looking for in your career and can better angle yourself toward something that's compatible with you. On the other hand, you may just straight up not like the job, in which case it might be best to (eventually) leave for another opportunity.
I don't think there's one specific right or wrong way to go about things, as long as you're aware of your emotional and financial needs.
probably not the right thread but at the same time... it may be.
At the end it's all about forgiving yourself.
I made a huge mistake that will cost me let's say half my lifteime savings, which weren't much to begin with.
I wasn't victim of theft or any wrong doing by anyone, I signed a deal and the deal turned out to be the biggest nightmare ever.
Even though it's money and "I'll be fine" I am having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that the money is gone and my life is shit thanks to it.
I have been trying to forgive myself but it's hard and I've got some health issues already...
I need someone to smack me in the face and repeat a million times a day
"it's just money, it could be worse"
"it's just money, it could be worse"
"it's just money, it could be worse"
"it's just money, it could be worse"
When we feel we've made a "mistake" it's often extremely difficult to forgive ourselves. Time will help, for one, as well staying in touch with how you're feeling. Have you considered journaling about your feelings of frustration?
Anyone here on lithium? After probably half a year of trying medications my psychiatrist just put me on it.
I'm not bipolar, but I do have major depression. I'm a little worried about it since it sounds so serious.
I haven't been on lithium, Graffgor, but it was considered at some point so I did some research on it. It's "serious" in the sense that you have to be vigilant about monitoring the levels in your blood, but my impression was that it's a solid choice as long as you keep up with that. Many people use it safely to great benefit!
I am perfectly happy I am through the roof with joy. lol I just also fear the loss of my support system is all but with this job will come benefits so I should have support still.
I'm glad to hear that you feel yourself making positive steps, redlegs
Just got out of the psych ward, and now I'm on 100mg of Zoloft/Sertraline a day. Does anyone know how common and significant the loss of sexual appetite is, or how it can be prevented or dealt with?
As always, your mileage may vary with these things. I took Zoloft at a comparable dose without issue for many years but one day the side effects started kicking in and I needed to find another option. Still, it worked well for a really long time so I can't really complain. It's definitely a good place to start!
Could really use some help. I'll make it a bit short.
-Lost both parents young, grew up with grandparents.
-Lost sister due to encephalitis at the age of 14.
-Lost both grandparents(who took care of me).
-Can't stand my job(even though what I do is considered admirable).
-Been depressed since my early teens, hitting me harder than ever right now.
-I can't remember anything. My mind tends to forget a lot.
Any advice would be helpful. I haven't submitted myself to drinking/drugs and i'm in great physical health just my psychological health is deteriorating.
That sounds like a tremendous amount of loss, Arken, and I'm sorry you've had to suffer through those experiences. Have you ever sought counseling of any kind?
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