Am I depressed or lazy?

[Anonymous]

I lost my job, a job I loved, about a month ago. Ever since that first night my sleeping patterns have been out of whack. I kept thinking about everything and didn't fall asleep until about 4am, and it's been the same since then. I've had a hard time landing a new job and most days I'm feeling unmotivated to do much. Usually on days off I would try to get out of the house in any way, like go to the mall or something. But all I've felt like doing is staying inside in my pjs. My mom keeps asking me if I'm okay and I tell her yes but maybe she can sense that I'm down. I'm feeling kind of down and confused about my future right now. Any advice would be great, thanks.

[Anonymous]

I am sorry I don't have any advice. I just want to let you know, you are not alone. Lately I have been looking for a job like crazy and have applied for at least 12 to 15. Most I got no reply or a no. I am just a college student and want an entry level job. When I applied for a grocery bagging job a few weeks ago, I forgot about it until a few days ago, when I got an email saying I didn't get the job. For a grocery bagging job and that pushed me over the edge. Since then I stay up until 4 am and sleep until early afternoon. I have been unmotivated to do anything and I feel like a failure. My family has no idea.

[Asker]

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same. Whenever I'm upset if I start to cry I make sure my family doesn't see me cry cause I feel ashamed of it sort of. I hope everything starts to come together for you. Good luck :)

[Anonymous]

I think you are both at the moment. I think you need to find any job to try and get you out of your rut. Try getting a job at a coffee shop or something retail in the meantime. Staying at home and not being productive isn't going to help you. Try cleaning around the house or taking up painting or a hobby. Try to keep busy. Don't let yourself slip into nothingness.

[Jack_S]

You need to build something everyday. Whether its a physical item, a skilled hobby or building towards a better body, you must build.

As days go by, and you continue to build everyday, you will start to see options that weren't there before, and make opportunities you wouldn't have thought of.

Or whatever. Just my thoughts

[jman46241]

I think you are lazy because you are depressed and also you still live at home. Back to depression.. I completely understand. Fortunately you have time on your side to pick yourself back up and get another great job!

[apple24]

Sleep early and buy a good book. (: