Hi,

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1. AnonymousSeptember 11,2023 at 10:46AM UTC

   Are you working with a therapist and medical team? You should be on disability and other assistance if you are in the U S. This should help.

   If you are in the U.S. you need a social worker to help you tap into resources so that you have the support you need. There are countless programs available in both the U.S and EU to help.

2. Pea WrightSeptember 11,2023 at 12:32PM UTC

   I don’t believe you need to go on disability.
   But you do need to go see a psychiatrist. Get diagnosed properly and take the meds that will probably be prescribed to you, then you will be able to be more successful in the workforce. Sometimes finding the right combination of meds takes time.

   Also, get yourself in psychotherapy.

   This will be a process. So please ensure you do all that you can to get your health on track.

   Also there are many patient assistant programs out there. So when you do get properly medicated, and if you don’t have the insurance, many of these pharmaceutical companies will work with you so that you can get discounted medication if you are under a certain income level. I’ve been there done that a lot. Stay encouraged.

   Best

3. Lori CasoSeptember 17,2023 at 2:03PM UTC

   Please don’t despair… first seek out a good therapist ( what you need are coping skills - not a new job.)

   Second find someone to help you with budgeting ( this could be a financial advisor or a trusted friend/ family member who’s good at it.)

   There’s an old saying “ How does one eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” I often put this on a post-it on my computer when I’m feeling stressed.

   Deep breath- you can conquer this! Good luck ?

4. AnonymousSeptember 17,2023 at 3:14PM UTC

   I have lived with clinical depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. It wasn't until I was almost 50 that I finally got it under control because I had a severe meltdown during an internship for my master's degree. My mentor was fantastic and suggested getting mental health help, and that was when I was finally diagnosed. I wish I could say it was a quick fix, but unfortunately, it is not. Overcoming the intrusive thoughts takes time and discipline because you must rewire your thought processes completely.

   After all that, I can say that the other side is much better. Getting that help saved my life. I have moved on, earned a second master's degree, and now I'm finishing my doctorate. Life is looking up, and I wake up each morning with hope and am ready to challenge the day. You can do this. You already have made that initial step, so keep moving forward. When things go wrong (and they will), remember something I've told my clients: If you take three steps forward and then one step back, you are still two steps ahead. This helps you keep your mindset "forward thinking" instead of dwelling on the past.

5. tiffany birchSeptember 18,2023 at 11:44PM UTC

   It sounds like you need support. There are experts who can help you get your footing. Perhaps, checking out the mental health services would be a give you some relief, knowing that you are not alone.