Posted by jay on November 20, 2003, at 9:43:43
In reply to Nobody to really talk to, posted by socialdeviantjeff on November 19, 2003, at 22:40:49
Hi Jeff:
Well..I am a 33...almost 34 year old guy, currently unemployed, who lives with his parents. Even though I have a few college diplomas, the most work I could get (at least that I could function at) was as a security guard, part-time. In the past, I've worked jobs counselling people as a social worker, people from abuse to addictions. Now, all's I can do is my "security guard" job. I've lost everything I had in the past, including a child and a wife-to-be. I feel as low as low can get. You obviously know, being a parent, the value your child brings to your life, so cling to that, as that is as best of a reason as any to carry on. After my loss, I didn't feel there was *any* reason to carry on, and I had to use this silly little phrase.."..something will come up.." to try to keep me going. It's been just over 6 years now since my losses, and touch wood, but at least I can sometimes get out of bed in the morning and feel somewhat half-good.
Anyways...enough about me. You, like may of us, are not only trapped by this awful illness, but also a period in history of horrible economic times. My Dad compares it to the Great Depression, which he lived through as a boy. We are victims of circumstance, and unlike the Boomers, we where not able to get secure, life-long jobs as easily as they did. In many ways, it was just we where born at the wrong time. But...there has gotta be hope, and hopefully an economic turn-around, where we will have a chance at getting good, secure jobs that we enjoy.
For now, best to turn inwards. Tweak your meds and therapy, and huddle around your family and people you love. Those things will help provide strength as we live in these dark times. One thing is for sure..if you aren't happy with your current med situation, use all of your strength to get that changed and fixed to find meds that help balance you out inside. It seems to take a long time to find the combination, but that plus your loving family, will bring you through the dark.
Hope, best and peace,
Jay
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