well, my life sort of imploded today

[charlavail]

after taking months off of work for my MH, and going back to work on reduced leave i officially found out i have to go back in person on the 24th unless i pull some americans disability act letter out of my ass. like, this is why i think the universe hates me or god or whatever and i'm better off dead. if i'm even remotely trying a small bit to "get better" it's like i have to be ripped away from group therapy and go back into full time work at a place that was part of the reason that i got burnt out along with everything else in my life that ended up with me going to the mental hospital in january. i'm still not better, and my job is literally a block away form my ex's house which he was/is another big reason why i was ready to die. the office is in a general area that even if i think about it i start to panic. i just feel like the universe keeps throwing shit at my when i'm already at the bottom of the fucking well and it's making my already thin will to live even smaller.

 

[Jadedmeursault9]

Not to sound insensitive, but, have you tried to look for a new job?

 

[Mooncry]

Not to sound insensitive, but, have you tried to look for a new job?

If they're in the US, the job market is deader than dead. (Not sure about other places.) Nowadays it isn't as easy as just "look for another job."

 

[charlavail]

Not to sound insensitive, but, have you tried to look for a new job?

If they're in the US, the job market is deader than dead. (Not sure about other places.) Nowadays it isn't as easy as just "look for another job."

I am in the US. I have 10+ years of relevant experience, college educated, applied to 70+ jobs over the last few months, had 4 interviews, only one of which has gone past the first interview. and the low response rate isn't because i'm not qualified, it's because right now the market is showing a response rate of 3-5%. Most jobs aren't even sending automatic rejections they're just straight up ghosting people.

 

[itsallogrenow]

If they're in the US, the job market is deader than dead. (Not sure about other places.) Nowadays it isn't as easy as just "look for another job."

Dead as fuck in the UK too, especially if you're going for non-skilled roles. The applicant to roles available ratio is insane.

 

[charlavail]

Dead as fuck in the UK too, especially if you're going for non-skilled roles. The applicant to roles available ratio is insane.

ugh i know i love the uk but the job market is trash over there. also, (correct me if i'm wrong) i feel like mental health services over there have crazy wait times on the nhs or are stupidly expensive out of pocket. which i mean same here.

 

[itsallogrenow]

ugh i know i love the uk but the job market is trash over there. also, (correct me if i'm wrong) i feel like mental health services over there have crazy wait times on the nhs or are stupidly expensive out of pocket. which i mean same here.

Wait times are abysmal and they aren't very good imo but that's the cost of it being "free"

 

[hoppybunny]

after taking months off of work for my MH, and going back to work on reduced leave i officially found out i have to go back in person on the 24th unless i pull some americans disability act letter out of my ass. like, this is why i think the universe hates me or god or whatever and i'm better off dead. if i'm even remotely trying a small bit to "get better" it's like i have to be ripped away from group therapy and go back into full time work at a place that was part of the reason that i got burnt out along with everything else in my life that ended up with me going to the mental hospital in january. i'm still not better, and my job is literally a block away form my ex's house which he was/is another big reason why i was ready to die. the office is in a general area that even if i think about it i start to panic. i just feel like the universe keeps throwing shit at my when i'm already at the bottom of the fucking well and it's making my already thin will to live even smaller.

Depending on the state you live in diagnosed mental health disorders qualify as disability so maybe try talking with you're group therapist or whatever vocational rehabilitation services your state has.

I was able to get a lot of disability assistance due to my anxiety and depression since i was diagnosed.

Really sorry about what you're going throug. as someone also job hunting but with no experience i feel you're struggly. I've been huting for 8 months. I've not recieved a single in person interview.