True, I get Universal Credit as well so I'm not short at the moment. I pulled the classic 'sleep another 5 minutes, another hour routine' then woke the time I was due in. Ur right in that it's the only form of socializing I have, even if it is 1 day. I'm dreading ringing in tomorrow to check if I'm in, they've got my balls in a tomato slicer..Originally Posted by rose
What is it that you do each day?
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
Generally? Nothing!. My life revolves around watching soaps & playing videogames. Everyone keeps asking me 'HAVE U GOT A GF, HAVE U GOT A GF, HAVE U GOT A GF' it'sin irritating. It seems like if u don't have a significant other in this society ur somehow percieved 'abnormal'. My brother's controlling gf makes me appreciate my own freedom tbh, although I'm desperate for someone to subside the loneliness.
I really want to be involved in social care so I'm focusing on that at the moment. I've been prescribed Fluxotine (again) because I've literally tried each depressant available to me from my doctor. I'm very conflicted about these drugs so I'll no doubt put off taking them if my mind tricks me into thinking I'm somewhat 'stable' & then i'll inevitably drop off again into despair.
(Sorry for the wall of text, u must be sick of reading walls of text by now..)
Last edited by SA89; 25-04-16 at 07:28 PM.
I am sure you haven't tried each antidepressant as there are many!
I think you've tried doing this without and it's not been the best for you. So maybe you just need to give these a decent go and see if it helps?
If you aren't doing anything but sitting watching soaps and playing games how are you ever going to get out there and meet new people or prove that you are worth someone employing? You have to get up, get out and do it. Even if you did a college course in social work it shows willing and you are more than capable.
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
Are you signed on with the job centre? Are they able to recommend suitable training for you?
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
I went out drinking last night & I've gotta say these nightclubs are the WORST places for socializing. Everyone is confined to the people they came in with which is understandable but it does nothing for my self esteem. I paid £3.00 entry to stand in a corner at a place with blaring
Hunni, whilst I'm thrilled that you went out - clubs aren't great places to get talking to someone! Maybe a pub or something different might be better? But I would also add that drinking when you've just started medication isn't a great plan either..
When do you start at the work programme?
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
Hey, it's been a while since I posted here so I thought I'd provide an update. I'm about to start volunteering as an ABA therapist (Applied Behavior Analyst) & I'm really nervous. For the next 12 saturday's I'll be working 1-1 with kids who have Autism. My role is to help reinforce positive behavior traits in them so I have to be really spontaneous (make gestures, stop them being aggressive, make face paints etc). Now I really struggle myself to be positive because I've been depressed for years & worry about everything.
The interview was a large group meeting where most applicants were university students. I feel inferior in that respect as I have no formal qualifications in psychology. I'm assuming I got the opportunity by really putting my all into the questionnaire. My 1st training day is this saturday then team building on sunday before the academy opens the following week for the kids. I feel like I'm unable to express emotion anymore, I can't even smile. This is why I'm rather concerned i'll just freeze or something..
Last edited by SA89; 14-09-16 at 01:26 AM.
That's brilliant! Well done!
You'll be fine! Just be strict, and praise every good thing you see
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
Wow! That's incredible! And they would not have given you this opportunity unless they were sure you were right for it as it's such a sensitive role. Well done-.gif ")")
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
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