Depression and work?

[Anonymous]

A question for those who have depression. Do you work and is it full time? And how do you handle going to work?
I am depressed. I'm on no sort of anti depressant.. I'm hesitant on taking them because I have had bad experience with medication in the past. I will try them though.
Anyway, at this point with how I feel every single day, I cannot imagine working for the better part of my life, I can hardly handle going now..
I had an anxiety attack last week at work.

[Anonymous]

I've been diagnosed with major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. I am a full-time law student, which means I go to class about 4 hours per day and I study/read/write papers/etc an additional 6-ish hours per day. It's like a full time job.

I really urge you to go and seek help. I understand the hesitation about medication, because I've had to try a few before I found one that did what it was supposed to do and didn't have the terrible side effects.

Medication is not the only option. I take anti-depressants but I also go to therapy once a week, and that has been the most useful thing for me. I used to dread it because we have to talk about hard stuff, but now it's gotten to the point where I look forward to going because I feel so much better after each session.

[GirlsEatGirls]

I work full time and also take medication. I felt the same way like you. I couldnt go anywhere, i just had no motivation and nothing made sense, everything was pointless. I just wanted to sleep and never wake up.

Im not a fan of medication and i always avoided taking any pills but i was feeling really really bad and couldnt help myself anymore and the last thing was to try medication. And they helped me a lot. I am glad i tried it out. I regret not seeking help earlier. But i have to be honest, there are still some days where i feel shitty but it fades away quickly.

[dudeinohio]

Happens to me all the time. I just bear with it. Sometimes there are conflicts but I just plod through them... sucks.

[Klaatu51]

better tell your boss about your situation so you can take a break from your work... ;-)

[Asker]

they would actually give me time off for depression, if I really needed it?

[kkaml]

It depends on your country. Some places have laws saying that your boss would have to let you off for depression so you can help yourself and get better, while others don't consider that a real or serious enough medical condition to warrant sick leave.

[Anonymous]

You are doomed.