So confused

[cetch]

Hi.well I'm new to this forum and I would appreciate advice.I have been suffering on and off from depression in the last three  I have a job as a teacher and enjoyed it. however I always found it stressful and really pushed myself. since I have been hospitalised with depression I feel my life is falling apart.i allowed my job to consume me and got so stressed out.three months ago I ended up in hospital.i feel like quitting job as I have no desire for it.im just so scared.dont know what other job I could be good at?has anyone changed careers due to depression?i would greatly appreciate advice.

[Jo3]

Hi Cetch,

It's difficult when suffering depression to decide what to do.  I was made redundant in December last year (due to govt TAFE cuts).  I was under a lot of pressure at work so in a way I was really looking forward to being home for a while, just to relax and do stuff that I enjoy doing eg. going to the beach.  

It took 4 months before I got another job but in a completely different field.  I was in an admin job but now I am in pharmacy.  I only work part time 2-3 days a week and it is just enough as I still have time to myself.

As much as it was scary I knew that I couldn't stay at TAFE anymore, it was getting more and more stressful and my mental state was not coping.

Having time away from work would be good; it would give you time away to think about what else you would like to do.  Maybe doing a course; is there anything you are interested in?

Take care, let us know what you decide.

Good luck

Jo

[cetch]

Thanks Jo.im just so worried as last three years I was teaching.i enjoyed it but worked so hard.teaching is a rewarding job I know but I'm trying to find out if it is not for me.others tell me to leave but I'm scared.feel like a failure and have no idea what other job I would be qualified for.have degree also in social care.

[geoff]

dear Cetch, well and truly I have.

I, owned as well as managed hotels and before and after I was self employed as a handyman/builder, and if anybody had told me 30 years ago that I wouldn't be doing any handyman work I would have laughed at them, now I am not interested in it one bit, and if somebody asks me to do something I just say can you get someone else, although I will advise them, and suggest on what to do, but that's it.

Maybe we associate our depression with the work we were doing when we got depression.

You could try working in administration if this suits you. Geoff.

[giggles]

Hi cetch

It is fine for you to do something else that suits your needs at the moment especially  since you have found teaching to be too stressful. 

What off course is up to you if your attracted to something that may interest you then go for it.

One day at a time is my motto when it came to getting through my depression I appreciate the pressure to work though.Perhaps something within the school area that you may like to try like library or bit of a back step money wise but teacher aiding instead then pressure is on the teacher to organise etc. Only suggestions though so all the best and be kind to yourself its not your fault only a hick up for now.

Giggles