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Job search depression

Ruby26 Senior Contributor

Job search depression

Does anyone else find job searching is a trigger for mental health?

I find applying for jobs gets me down. I get really angry when anything goes wrong, have constant anxiety when waiting to hear back about the outcome and I end up having a breakdown and needing more medication after a few weeks of searching. Some of my responses to the job application process have involved some very serious symptoms, including hearing things and self-destructive behaviours (I'm okay right now though).

Does anyone else experience this or know what would cause this?

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Blackcloud Senior Contributor

Re: Job search depression

@Ruby26 hahaha I wish I could 😅🥲 maybe in the future like after I get some support from my OT and my support workers regarding the cooking then I might start to be better at cooking than I am right now haha but who knows 😅

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tyme Moderator

Re: Job search depression

@Ruby26 , I think this is why I'm so passionate about peer work. I have qualifications in other areas, but peer work has really given me such a boost in life.

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