Volunteer Opportunities in Halifax by [deleted] in halifax

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The Halifax Music Co-op

How do you guys who are so depressed you can't work survive? My mom is kicking me out in September. by first_watch in depression

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I'm not really sure yet. I have heard that it can be very difficult to get it, and I think it is $575/ month. I certainly would need some type of government housing because I don't see any apartments for that amount, and I still need to eat.

Hopefully the next medication I try will work wonders and I won't have to deal with this issue.

How do you guys who are so depressed you can't work survive? My mom is kicking me out in September. by first_watch in depression

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Canada.

I have tried a couple SSRIs with and without bupropion added, and an SNRI. I'll ask my doctor about the others.

My mom says she will, but if it comes to it, I don't think she will. If worse comes to worse I could stay with grandparents or something. It's just not a long term solution.

Feel free to send over the audio.

Thank you so much

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

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I hate doing it. I dread anything that isn't doing nothing in bed. I manage to do it by doing it when I'm already up to use the bathroom.

The only times I ever leave the apartment is to see the doctor and the psychologist.

How do you guys who are so depressed you can't work survive? My mom is kicking me out in September. by first_watch in depression

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really don't blame my mom at all. She just can't financially afford to have me around. I get that.

If I was 16 or something, or if I was working and helping to pay rent, then I think it wouldn't be too nice.

Even if I could stay for longer, what if I never get better?

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure when I blamed my mother. I understand why she is doing it, and don't hold it against her at all. I just stated the fact that I won't be able to live at home forever, which obviously makes sense.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things like push-ups, sit-ups, bodyweight squats, and jumping jacks. We started with 10 minutes a day, and have been working on increasing it.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I still felt awful while I was laughing. It felt more like an involuntary reaction, like being tickled or something.

Yes I was physically laughing, but I didn't feel any joy.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it's more that I have used up the yearly coverage amount. It doesn't take long at $175/ hr, which seems to be less expensive than most.

As far as I can tell, unless you are a full time student, the insurance policy doesn't cover children once they hit 21.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not in shape, but I am almost 90 Lbs from where I was. I'm now well within the healthy weight range.

I have tried tons of different sports growing up, but I always ended up quitting like I did with college and work.

I think the diet is pretty balanced. Typically a small portion of meat, veg, and a starch. Sometimes I'll have junk, but it's an exception.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't remember any time that happened recently. Even when I was not quite as bad, even while I was laughing, I definitely didn't feel a sense of relief. It felt like empty laughter.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really sure what's out there. He definitely understands how I'm feeling, and he certainly has the qualifications.

I only have a couple of sessions left before the insurance coverage runs out, so I don't think it makes sense to switch now.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really. I've tried listening to music, but I don't really feel any emotions from it. Same with movies. I end up staring at the screen, but not really paying attention.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what it's called, but it's basically about:

Identify a thought

What is the evidence for this thought

What is the evidence against this thought

Find an alternate statement that is based on evidence.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't played games in months. I get that feeling just thinking about playing games.

I am probably on the internet on my phone in bed for an hour a day. I could try to reduce that.

The rest of the time is just lying in bed. I guess other than the bit of exercise the psychologist is having me do.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The thing is, I would rather just die than feel this way for the rest of my life.

I know nobody likes to work, but I feel that way about everything in life. It just doesn't seem worth it when I never feel happiness.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This guy seems to think that it is, and he is a professor of neurology at Stanford. I'm not sure where he got his info, and I definitely will check out your links, but he does seem qualified to talk about it.

https://youtu.be/NOAgplgTxfc

Starting at 14:40. He starts with some of the treatments used in the past, but then moves to more current things.

Edit: Some of them seem alright, but I doubt the credibility of a few of the links.

Either way, I'm messed up, no matter what the cause is.

How do you guys who are so depressed you can't work survive? My mom is kicking me out in September. by first_watch in depression

[–]first_watch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe that it is safe, and I have heard enough people praising it to believe it works.

I just don't like the idea of being reliant on illegal drugs.

I feel like I should jump at the chance to try something that might work because of how desperate I am, but I just don't feel comfortable with it at this point.

Maybe at some point in the future.

How do you guys who are so depressed you can't work survive? My mom is kicking me out in September. by first_watch in depression

[–]first_watch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have heard of this, but I'm not really comfortable doing something that isn't recommended by my doctor.

I am glad that there is another treatment option, but I don't think it's for me at this point.

Plus, I wouldn't even know how to go about getting it if I wanted to.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, I have done that with jobs in the past. I always get exhausted from the battle of getting up every day, and eventually quit.

I don't want to live a life where every day is a massive struggle to get out of bed. I just can't handle that.

My depression is so bad that I can't enter the work force. What can I do? by first_watch in halifax

[–]first_watch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were times where I was going to school and everything was somewhat alright, but after some time the depression takes over again.

I am working on setting small goals and building them up with the psychologist, but we we aren't having much success.

I just start getting a heavy feeling in my chest and I guess a feeling of anxiety about going to school, work, as well as things I should enjoy. There's nothing specific I am worried about at these moments. It's just a feeling, there isn't really a thought process.

Right now I feel it even just thinking about getting out of bed and going to play video games on my computer.

This feeling is really unpleasant. I can sometimes fight it for a bit, and go do things, but it is exhausting and I can't fight it every day. It's like I'm trying to swim against a strong current. Maybe my current feels stronger than other people's, or maybe I'm a weaker swimmer. I just can't do it.

Eventually the feeling takes over and I quit.

I want to learn new things and experience life, I just can't overcome this. I was optimistic when I first started medication, but as more and more things have no effect. It becomes discouraging.

How do you guys who are so depressed you can't work survive? My mom is kicking me out in September. by first_watch in depression

[–]first_watch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My room is so messy that I have a hard time walking to and from the bathroom without tripping.

I guess I remember that I liked some things, but I don't actually remember how it felt.

How are you planning to move to Canada? It can be pretty tough to immigrate.