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I feel worthless and like nobody likes me. I have constant struggles in my mind about what others think of me. I put up a happy face at work but at home I just have tears in my eyes
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Hi jet, I'm up for a chat mate, lets get this stuff off your chest...I been struggling lately aswell...we might be able to cheer each other up
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Thanks Danny. I am feeling very down as my husband lost his job in February. He is an electrician and has never been without work. I worked part time to take care of my son who is 13 but had to go back to work full-time . That would be ok but my son started to get very withdrawn at school and is struggling, my husband can't find work so I feel like I carry them both,try to help them both but nobody is asking me if I am ok.
At work I carry on like everything is ok but at home I just break down.
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dear Jet, thanks for joining the site.
I understand the pressure that this now puts on you, as well as your husband and son.
It seems as though your son has a close connection to your husband, and by saying this doesn't take away your connection with him, but with all that is going on it is now taking it's toll on the three of you.
Can I ask where do you live, in a major town or a small community, as there maybe different options on what to do.
When the female of the house has to work fulltime, then she much more to carry as well as working, because your house hold chores never stop, such as cooking, cleaning and all that is associated with having a family, but if you are finding this very difficult, then it only adds to your depression.
I'm not sure how your husband copes being at home and not being the main bread winner, but that's up to you whether you want to reply to this, and remember you are not under any pressure being on this site, you say what suits you, but you will never be criticised on this site.
When you get home the relief of working has stopped, but this is when you break down, and by the way it's not your fault that situations like yours happen, so please don't feel guilty, although I know that you are.
A couple of things to do and that is to firstly have an appointment with your GP, because he/she maybe able to relieve this pressure with some medication, and remember you can't get over this by yourself, and even if your husband does find another job, then this won't stop your anxiety, because it has already begun, and that's why you need to see your doctor, because you will always worry about him losing the job again.
I hope that you can reply back to us, and I also hope that Danny also opens up to us as well. L Geoff. x
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Hi Geoff
Thanks for replying.
We moved from Sydney to Cairns 4 years ago as we love the lifestyle, unfortunately
it's very hard here with jobs.My husbands company didn't have any work so they laid off 15 people in one day. It was a big blow to my husband's self-esteem but he is more positive so he is coping better than me. I am the worrier at home.I have been suffering anxieties all my life and my cousin committed suicide 8 years ago. I know we have depression in the family. I have been taking a medication for a long time, which help with anxieties but not depression. I feel embarrassed to talk to someone face to face so it's great to talk to you
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Hi jet, I was in a similar position to your husband...I was at home, my wife was working full time...let me say this, as a husband/father ...it is the most vulgar/discusting feeling not being able to provide/support for your family...u feel useless, discusting, revolting, ashamed of yourself..u don't feel like a man anymore...your confidence is shot to pieces...its a dark place to be in....my wife soldiered on & carried the torch for a bit...I ended up working again & now I provide for my family & feel better...things eventually come good:-):-) my wife is the strongest person I know..I hope everything works out for u:-):-) you sound like a very strong person jet
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Hi Geoff, I did open up last night..my post went on the treatment threads...it was hard to get off my chest
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dear Jet, thanks for replying.
What I am worried about is that your husband is covering up his concerns, and with these concerns can lead to anxiety and depression as well, and that he doesn't want to show any signs of this happening, because if he does then this will increase your anxiety and depression, which also means that you need to go back to your GP so they can treat your depression.
Is it possible for your husband to start his own business. L Geoff. x
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Hi Jet, I'm just wondering how life has been for ya lately?? I hope you're doing well mate! Take care,
Danny
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