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[bf90]

Hi,

Haven't had the best of weeks and it lately feels this is all my life is. Had a cold recently and after visiting my GP i don't feel any better, was prescribed antibiotics and i don't feel that better a week later. the other reason i went was to speak about talking to a counselor or someone to talk to. Been feeling depressed and more than anything just sad. i'm not in a place in life i want to be - unemployed at 31 and just not feeling happy in life. I understand it's a natural feeling to be depressed about not working but this feels different. making it worse is knowing Christmas is weeks away and the likely reality is that i won't be working before the year is out. I'm tired of the endless cycle of applying for work i'll never get, feeling depressed about not working and just feeling sad.

I'm trying to help myself by starting to do exercise, eating better and having a positive attitude - it's easier said than done though. I'm still waiting to hear back from the counselor i called so hopefully once i have a chat that may help me. I'm just over feeling sad and depressed

[PamelaR]

Hi bf90

Welcome to our community forums. I see Blondguy has given you a welcome also on your post in the Welcome and Orientation forum.

We usually ask posters to keep to their one thread. It helps the poster as well as those who are responding. So maybe from now on you just post here?

Life is sounding very difficult for you at the moment - being unemployed is scary. From your other post I see that you are also studying. Did you want to talk more about your studies. E.g. what are you studying? No pressure if you don't.

While you're waiting to talk with your counsellor, there are a range of phone and online support services available -

• Lifeline 13 11 14 (check website for online details for your state)
• Beyond Blue Support Service 1300 224 636 (online service available 3pm-12pm daily.Click on link at the bottom of the webpage)

Exercise, eating well are all good things. So it's pleasing you've made a start on these. Good on you.

Kind regards

PamelaR