I want to go back to work, but I am on disability since I get depressed. I have worked my whole life, and I ?!
Question: I want to go back to work, but I am on disability since I get depressed. I have worked my whole life, and I .?
am 46. My family and friends say "Don't try it, you can't work. You will just fail again as you always do" I did work for 5 years the last time 2 years ago, and then two jobs for 6 months each. I just saw a psychiatrist today, and he says "of'course you can work, it is baloney to say you cannot do it"
I am so bored not working, and I think I can do it so I enrolled in Vocational Rehab and took the waisi adult intelligence test. I am really thinking I can do this, but my friends and family say "you will fail as always"
What should I do.?Health Question & Answer
I am so bored not working, and I think I can do it so I enrolled in Vocational Rehab and took the waisi adult intelligence test. I am really thinking I can do this, but my friends and family say "you will fail as always"
What should I do.?Health Question & Answer
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Bravo for you!! BRAVO I say!! Follow your gut in this. The only way to dig your way out of a depression is on shovelful at a time. And with the depression you work when you are able. As you are able now it seems, when else would you be able to feel productive, active, vital.? Sadly your family even though I'm sure they are good intentioned, have no idea of what depression is and why, when the clouds part and the sun shines through must dance.. At 46 you are still young enough to get out in the work force and contribute while you're able. Calling your local SSDI office and asking about their "Ticket to work Program" Should be your first step.
If Friends and Family say you'll fail, simply do it anyway without discussing it with them. You needn't involve them. Until such a time they see that you are in control of that part of your life. I hope this was helpful. Good luck and God Bless.
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If Friends and Family say you'll fail, simply do it anyway without discussing it with them. You needn't involve them. Until such a time they see that you are in control of that part of your life. I hope this was helpful. Good luck and God Bless.
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I think you need to reassess your friends and possibly diminish contact with your family if they are going to put you down and knock your self-esteem. You can do anything YOU want to do. You sound enthusiastic so I am certain you can do anything you put your mind to. If you need help or advice, I'm sure the job centre or somewhere would help you get back to work. Good luck!Health Question & Answer