The Sky Is Falling. No, Really, It's About To Crash Down On Us.

[juliebata]

It's been a year and several months since I last posted anything. Things were crap then, and they're a million times worse now. And it's all my fault. We've become so good at hiding how bad things really are, people don't believe me when I say that we are in imminent danger of becoming homeless. After all, I've been saying it for years- we could

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Depression lies, and is a bastard.

[dirtylibrarian]

"How is it my fault? Depression owns me completely. I'm its bitch. I believe whatever it tells me. And it tells me that I'm stupid and ugly and worthless. It's robbed me of any ability to do something about our situation. It tells me I deserve to be homeless, because I'm too stupid to look for work. And how dare I even think of asking for help, pretty much everyone we know is already in some sort of financial or medical crisis anyway."

Depression is full of shit, and you know it. But that alone isn't enough to beat it back, of course. Who has that sort of energy when they are this depressed? I'm so happy you are going back to see a shrink. You deserve help, no matter what depression says. Maybe connect with a social worker, too?

You need and deserve help. And that is ok. Say it out loud over and over if you need to, maybe that will make it stronger?

*GIANT HUGS*

[kalimac]

I'm not good with the encouragement stuff, unless it's practical. But one thing I can say at this point that may be helpful is: I believe you. I don't hold with the line of thinking that says that anyone can get a job if they just try hard enough. Or anything else that involves other people offering something to you. If they don't want you, they don't want you, and that's all there is to it. If it's something for which they do want you, it'll almost fall into your lap.

Nor do I believe the economy is getting better, as we're constantly assured. Maybe it's improving by the statistical metrics they use, but that doesn't translate into more people being actually employed or getting satisfactory jobs, that's for sure.

[vgqn]

I hope being able to go back to the shrink helps! You are totally a worthy and valuable person. I'm so glad you and Luke found each other.

[dalmeny]

I am sorry to read that depression has you in its grip. Crossing fingers and toes that your illness and the job market improves.

[apostle_of_eris]

aw, fuck
I could say a lot of stuff you already know, but you already know it . . .