Newbie - Need a hand while i wait for support.

[Disposadwarf]

Hello every one, first time being open bout my issues on the world wide web.

After finishing 2 degrees i found myself without anyway to work and living at home. for about a year of trying to find work and being rejected, seeing my friends suceed, I isolated myself and gave up stayed in my PJ's all day feeling numb. after while i felt "better" and applyed for nursing. when i got accepted it felt great. didnt quite last however and i am sliping back in to what i now know was depression. I have spoken to a doctor who refered me a phychologist, but i dont see them until the end of the month.

I am feeling really overwhelmed at the moment, heck i had to leave a lecture to post this to get it out of my system. I Need something to help me coop until i get formal assitance and would love some guidance around the forum.

[Zeal]

Hi, and welcome to the forum!

Unfortunately, finding employment can be a serious struggle. The way you are feeling is not uncommon. However, everyone's experience is unique. I am very glad you've spoken to your doctor and are set to see a psychologist next month. In the meantime, if you want or need to talk to someone, you can give beyondblue's 24/7 helpline a call on 1300 22 4636. This number will take you to a kind, understanding and trained mental health worker. It doesn't have to be an emergency - you can call if you're having a bad afternoon, for example.

I recommend the resources on this site (a nurse recommended them to me): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm

I also live at home (I'm 23), and I will finish my (first and last) undergrad degree (in psychology) in November this year. I haven't had a part-time or full-time job before. I've had a casual retail job for several months, babysat, done training, and volunteered for beyondblue and another organisation. Working in retail really doesn't suit me, and I haven't tried hospitality. I would be willing to try admin in the future. However, next year I plan to study postgrad counselling, so I can work as a counsellor.

Reaching out to family and close friends during this time is important. They can be here for you now, and I'm sure you'll do the same if and when they need emotional support in the future. If you'd like to have social interaction on this forum, check out the BB Social Zone. You might like to read others' stories and advice given to them in the Depression section. The Staying well section is a good option for you too. There's also an Employment and workplaces forum section, which you may like to check out in the future.

I hope you find this community supportive 🙂

Best wishes,

SM