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Depressed from losing a job

Corzhens

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When my husband lost his job in 1992, he came home shaking. I was really surprised because he was not aware that his hands were shaking and his speech is somewhat strange like he is feeling cold and shivering. We both had no idea that he was having anxiety attack. To make him relaxed, I offered a beer and he agreed. That helped. The beer somehow eased the tension inside him and he was able to tell me everything. I learned that he had to leave his job to avoid aggression from a peer. And although their boss promised him peace of mind, the other party is not repentant. To make the story short, my husband resigned from his job to get peace of mind. But albeit, it caused him the anxiety attack.


In the following days, it was obvious that my husband was moping at home. With nothing to do and our finances are getting short, he sometimes would manifest a sad mood that cannot be mistaken other than depression. But the depression was discovered when he developed difficulty in urinating. He went to the urologist and surprisingly, there's nothing wrong with his bladder and kidneys. Simply put, it is depression that was causing that urinating issue. He was prescribed medication (he was actually given a sample of tranquilizer) that he would take when he feels something strange. That pill was very helpful. Until now, my husband still have some of those pills but he only takes it when he thinks he couldn't handle the situation by himself.
 

joshposh

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It happens to others as well. Losing a job and also losing a friend at the same time, does hurt and sting. The only thing he can do is start looking for another job and stop hanging his head around the house. He is actually losing time by staying home and being complacent. Time to get off the couch and get moving. Call or text everyone you know and see what's available.
 

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Thank God for beer huh! ;) I have walked out of jobs that I have really loved because of other workers picking on me. The problem is if I argue back they would hear me in Timbuktu all the way from England. I've always found it easier to just walk away and get another job.
 

Vycky

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This happened to me a few years ago. I lost a job and simply put, I lost myself to depression for over 3 months (I was also dealing with other personal stuff and without a job to distract myself, I lost it). I would not leave my bed and started eating compulsively. While on therapy, I was suggested to get another job on a similar field. I was actually pretty anxious since I didn't want to fall in love with another job, to lose it again. I ended up getting that job and that was the best catharsis I've ever had. Even better than therapy or medication. It was a painful experience at first, but it taught me that sometimes you leave things behind, for better things to come
 

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sometimes you leave things behind, for better things to come
The trouble with me is that my problems always seem to come back to bite me. It also seems to be one thing after another. As my problems stem from childhood, it's best for me to face it and work through it. Then I'll be able to leave it behind and look forward to better things to come. In fact, I'm looking forward to better things to come already. As I know I will eventually heal.
 
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