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Sundae · 01-28-2009, 09:51 AM

I was trying to find a job. I went to the Disability Counsellor because I have "depression" on my previous claims and it was offered as a service. The day I went to see her I had been off anti-depressants for 4 days, thanks to the Byzantine method AVDC uses to get people registered with a GP.

She (someone employed to get people back into work - which I do want) advised me that in the current climate, I would probably be better served by being back on Incapacity Benefit. She felt that the demands imposed by the system to apply for and be interviewed for jobs would exacerbate my depression, given that so few jobs in my field were currently available, and the people going for them would be in a stronger position than I was.

I rejected her POV at the time, but talking it over with my parents and my GP I had to accept that I am not well. I suffered a major loss in losing my last job. I suffered an even greater loss moving home to my parents (although they have been marvellous - taking on a depressed 36 yo?! When they've retired? Beyond the call of duty!)

So I have been affected by the economic climate. I have been advised into inactivity. Next step is volunteer work. But a job now looks far down the line. I kinda don't mind... I accept I need a carer at the moment. But there is a part of me that hates myself for being in this situation, that wants just to be a normal person in a normal job, that wants a normal life. But then hating myself is part of the problem.

Sorry, as usual TMI.
TMI.
I have a doctors appt today.

01-28-2009, 09:51 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I was trying to find a job. I went to the Disability Counsellor because I have "depression" on my previous claims and it was offered as a service. The day I went to see her I had been off anti-depressants for 4 days, thanks to the Byzantine method AVDC uses to get people registered with a GP. She (someone employed to get people back into work - which I do want) advised me that in the current climate, I would probably be better served by being back on Incapacity Benefit. She felt that the demands imposed by the system to apply for and be interviewed for jobs would exacerbate my depression, given that so few jobs in my field were currently available, and the people going for them would be in a stronger position than I was. I rejected her POV at the time, but talking it over with my parents and my GP I had to accept that I am not well. I suffered a major loss in losing my last job. I suffered an even greater loss moving home to my parents (although they have been marvellous - taking on a depressed 36 yo?! When they've retired? Beyond the call of duty!) So I have been affected by the economic climate. I have been advised into inactivity. Next step is volunteer work. But a job now looks far down the line. I kinda don't mind... I accept I need a carer at the moment. But there is a part of me that hates myself for being in this situation, that wants just to be a normal person in a normal job, that wants a normal life. But then hating myself is part of the problem. Sorry, as usual TMI. TMI. I have a doctors appt today.