Greetings

I've never been good at introductions because I never know what to really say. I'm just another person suffering from mental illnesses on the internet, looking for support. Life has been particularly tough since the events that occurred last year. I was recently diagnosed with PTSD, but struggle with mood issues, especially depression. Anxiety. Lately, it feels like everything has been hard and there is very little light in my life anymore.

I recently changed therapists, I'm doing transitional living services, and I have a job coach and a new job. So I am going through a lot of change, but at the same time, feel very stuck and as if things are not moving forward.

Hello and welcome!

Not to at all diminish how you're feeling, but from the outside of it, things seem to be looking up, objectively: new job, coaching, etc. are all good things.

I have anxiety and depression, and in fact am in the job hunt myself, so from where I sit a new job sounds like a good thing! Hopefully it's something you'll like. My last job set me up for a lot of anxiety and lack of self-confidence so having to jump back into the job pool is stressful at the moment. Glad to hear you've leaped that hurdle and also have coaching available to help you through this transition in your life.

Most of the forums are pretty quiet but it seems traffic has upticked a little and of course folks don't always check in every day. Feel free to post where you feel the need to, with a lot going on you can break things up and post to forums specific to the issue such as PTSD, anxiety and depression, etc. And again welcome to PF.

@Snaga

It all looks gloomy to me, but my depression is in a bad place. I like my job, but it's physically demanding. With my cold, it's extremely challenging because it involves a lot of movement and cleaning. I get exhausted and winded.

I know what it's like looking for a job. I was out of work for 3 months and it was hard. My last employer engaged in discrimination against me, which is why I resigned. Now I have a job coach so if these things happen, I might sue the company or have an intermediary talk to HR on my behalf. I didn't know how to handle the situation at all, it was upsetting. So I understand what you mean about lack of confidence and anxiety around employment. Not all managers will treat you the way another place did. I wish you the best of luck. I am actually doing a position I've never done before. It turns out I'm a natural at it, though it's my first time. And I don't have to cashier, which is a blessing. It doesn't hurt to try something different.