Had depression since a teenager. Was struggling at my previous work with depression, likely anxiety and M.E (please google if unsure). For me causes extreme fatigue and more everyday. I liked helping people but struggled to get to work and do my work every day.
I took voluntary redunancy because I feel I was bullied, not listened to and likely new locations of work would mean I couldnt do the job visiting people all around a large area for pratical and health reasons.
Part of me would like to work again part of me not. I am surviving on my money for now. I have had numerous counselling etc and am in meds. Lost my partner three years ago to cancer, have no kids, parents now nearby, is ok.
I feel like a hopeless case. I have joined groups etc. I lack much enthusiasm etc which is likely partly the M.E.
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Hi, that must be really hard to deal with, I’m sorry.
I can somehow relate - I have MDD and it manifests in my body and most days I can’t move and when I was living alone, I would sleep around the clock and not shower for weeks. After a recent hospitalization, I moved in with my brother and his wife for support and they are getting me out of bed and ensuring I bathe and more days than not, I absolutely hate them for it but it does help.
I am sorry. You know how you want to manage, but it's hard,right? I've been to an ME clinic, they mention pacing yourself, I did not pick up much there. No, there is no cure as such. About 10 percent of people with it may recover. Thank you though.
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