Depression and unemployment

Hi;
I can also relate to this as my income has dropped tremendously since 2008 and last year... I am 57 female and I am noticing that I am getting more depressed than usual... Actual right now I am in a bad funk because of cc debt .. I got divorced in 2007 and since then I have been struggling.

I live with family due to economy and that has taken its toll on me. Although i have some income and savings it frightens me to keep draining the income..

I do see a few jobs here and there but they are very few and far between and they are too far away for me to even consider them.

Yes; I also agree that age is a factor.. I mean if a 30 year old cant get a job how is a 57 year old going to get a job?

I think I get through by prayer and support from friends. I am also in survival mode in which I hate but what else can I do?

I do volunteer and have friends that when around we talk things through. We talk about how we are surviving and we vent as much as we can. If I didnt have that then it could be worse.

The depression is a ripple effect. Its like some days I lose hope and then other days I want to accomplish alot.

the only sad thing is that i have no one to fall back on being single and with no partner.. that is what makes it really tough.

Welcome to the board magoo, feel free to jump in the chatter at any time. If you browse a bit you'll find many members in a situation similar to yours. An established well educated professional with a family to support, yet the jobs don't seem to be out there. I think it is ok to allow yourself a day to feel down in the dumps and gripe and moan and whatever you need to express. After that it is important to be proactive. I know it isn't easy and I know opportunities are limited, but constantly putting yourself out there is better than letting depression take over.

What type of work do you normally do? Perhaps the members here will have some suggestions to help your search.

Hi,

Sorry about your situation.