Depression coming back

[Javahead]

Well, finally decided to get back on medication. I feel like the perfect storm is happening and I can't seem to pull it together. I have a wonderful husband and a great job. But now, my job has been subbing and helping out in other programs which has been horribly stressful. I'm no longer doing "my" job. I'm 64 and I really don't want to change jobs at this age. I love working from home part-time , but I have a second interview with a school (good med benefits) that I like but it's full-time and no work from home. I'm planning on semi-retirement in Dec. (can't now until we move into a cheaper place) I'm trying to hang in there with my present job but is it worth the stress? I've always quit jobs that made me physically and mentally ill, not many, but I feel at this age, I don't want to keep changing jobs!!! Also, my husband is starting to show signs of Dementia...we'll be going to the doctor to make sure it's just natural aging and not something more serious.

[majones_0608]

It is hard changing jobs. I used to quit jobs when they got too stressful because I have mental health problems and now I can't even work at all. I have not had a job in years because of my severe anxiety, schizoaffective disorder, and depression. I have such bad fears of SOOOO many things that I just can't handle working anymore. I am on medication and finally found the right one I think. So I am debating on going back to school, but it will only be able to be part time because of my mental health problems. Changing jobs can be very stressful and I wish you the best of luck in deciding what to do.

[Sugaree]

hi java, sorry to hear about your anxiety and work situation. I am 63 but was forced to retire when I was 49. I developed sciatica and have gone downhill with arthritis ever since. To be fair it was alot of lifting at a winery. Before that I taught preschool and quit when they wanted me to sub for pre kindergarten. I worked with infants and toddlers and it was too stressful to sub with 4 and 5 year olds. I left other daycares due to the stress from the director. I can collect social security and so does my husband. He developed carpal tunnel. It’s a financial struggle but I have no choice. I have worse anxiety and depression now than ever before and I’m on meds. No job is worth added stress. Sorry to hear that your husband is having health problems. I am sure worrying about him is stressful. I know that you will make the best and healthiest decision for yourself. Good luck with new job.

[Bulldoglover12345]

hoping everything is well with your husband. I don’t have the best advice when it comes to long term jobs and life since I’m fairly young however I will say your mental health is above all important and doing what is best for you is important. Maybe while you wait for time to yourself you focus on other things you can do in your free time that will relieve this current feeling of stress you have

[worthytobeloved]

Sorry for the worries you are experiencing at the moment. I wish I knew how to help, but I will be thinking of you and hoping all works out OK.