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my month from hell.

i lost my job, had emergency appendectomy surgery, and had to push my wedding back. i’ve got no insurance to pay for the surgery… and all this happened on top of the depression and anxiety i was previously feeling.

i can’t get off the couch. i don’t want to do any of my normal activities. i … just want to forget. everything.

i wouldn’t say i’m suicidal, but i’m emotionally out of control. i’ve looked into therapy, but can’t afford it - obviously.

i just need a friend right now, but i feel as though i already used up all my “compassion banks” from my friends when i had my surgery. they were with me the whole time coming in and out of the hospital and taking care of me afterward as i healed. i don’t want them thinking i’m taking advantage of them, but i really need someone to come and be with me. everyone has their own life and it really is inconvenient of me to ask, but i don’t know what else to do. i’m going a bit manic here.

i started smoking again, pulled out the tequila tonight… these are habits i’m not normally prone to turn to, but since i have nothing else. i just need to relax…and sleep…and not feel all this pressure and pain on me.

i need to let go, but i need to pay my bills next month and i don’t know how that is going to happen if i don’t get a **** job. believe me, i’ve tried with the job thing.

you go to college, pay tons of money for a degree that isn’t going to get you a job above starbucks or cleaning toilets? what the hell! i’ve sent my resume to several people, all types of jobs, and haven’t heard a **** thing back. i’ve even called to “check in” and let them know i was available.

i’m drowning here. i need someone to throw me a life raft.

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San Francisco, CA, US | 3 months ago (0 minutes after post)

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Gloversville, NY, US | 3 months ago (7 minutes after post)

i would look into calling mental health. they can refer to you places that do free counseling.

as for the job thing… keep looking.. something will happen for ya sooner or later..

as for friends.. that is what friends are for.. as long as you are there when they need you… then lean on them when you need them… that is what friends are for…

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An Undisclosed Location | 3 months ago (19 minutes after post)

Im not sure if you’re male or female, if male I can see you’re getting depressed or already there. Take one step at a time and try to keep calm, drink wont help it will only worsen the situation, you need money to buy drink and right now you have other priorities. Id hold off the wedding until you get yourself a job, this is going to add to the pressure, if you are male the thought of a certain amount of dependency from another human being will add to your troubled state.
If you’re in the usa I can empathize about the job situation, my daughter has sent in untold resumes and received nothing back at all. All you can do is keep calling and make a pain of yourself, my husband got a job just because he kept calling, they said they knew he wanted to work because he was so persistent. I dont agree with this method but whatever works right ? Have faith in yourself and dont give up.

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An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (38 minutes after post)

I’m sorry things are so rough for you right now. Remember that happiness is harder to obtain without dark moments. This is making you a stronger person, a more greatful person and a better person. Never give up. Make goals daily and work toward these goals. Look into free counseling, many communities provide it. Put off your wedding until you have a job, the people that love you will understand. Never give up. There will be a brighter day.

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An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (55 minutes after post)

Pray and I know you hear that all the time but, ask and it shall be given to you,seek and you shall find. He never said it was going to be easy,I will pray for you.

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An Undisclosed Location | 3 months ago (3 hours, 12 minutes after post)

Hello, i know this was just a rant, but pls don’t give up.

Keep sending those resume. Let someone check it for you, there might be stuff that you missed. Good luck!

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An Unknown Location | 3 months ago (8 hours, 30 minutes after post)

Take a job you don’t like to pay the bills, and keep looking. Be persistent and make phone calls. A resume is great, but unless you’re sending out dozens of them don’t expect any immediate responses. Managers have lots of applicants. You need to make connections with people in your field who can give you an introduction or good recommendation. What was your major? What kind of career job are you looking for?

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KateMonster offline Verified User (9 months, 4 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
Athens, OH, US | 3 months ago (10 hours, 15 minutes after post)

Don’t feel that you’ve “used up” all the compassion your friends can give. If they’re good friends, they’ll understand how stressful and upsetting this month has been. If you still feel like you’re taking advantage, simply thank them for what they’ve done. It lets them know that while you really need them, you understand that they’re giving of themselves for you and you appreciate it.

Can your fiance stay with you and help you out?

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An Undisclosed Location | 2 months, 4 weeks ago (22 hours, 4 minutes after post)

You can also try your luck at online charities like Digital Charity, people may send donations if your story is convincing enough. More information at http://www.laodn.org/

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An Unknown Location | 2 months, 4 weeks ago (23 hours, 40 minutes after post)

Hang in there!!! Last year a month after I started college I got food poisoning and went to the hospital. While they were treating me for the food poisoning they decided that I had appendicitis. While I was in the hospital I contracted a nasty respiratory virus. I had planned on finding a job once I started school, but no one would hire me because I couldn’t lift anything for a while and my school schedule was difficult to work around.I had a huge debt to the hospital and my anxiety disorder came back with a vengence. Then my mom told me that everyone has medical bills and not to worry. I won’t lie, it’s been a year and I still worry about the bills that I just can’t pay. However, bad credit can only last so long. People are voluntarily giving up their houses and wrecking their credit because they know that it will eventually go away. You will eventually get a job back and things will begin to straighten out :) [if not you can be sued by the hospital with me ;) ]

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