Not Coping

That would be great. Can you post the recipe on this thread @ENKELI?

Ah okay. Are you still working there or have you finished?

How am I supposed to keep on going while I’m crying every day because of being so alone and sad?
I've been to the gym today which was good, the supermarket and trying to find an Italian restaurant for dinner. I'm going out next Tuesday with my uncle. So at least I'm not only seeing my psych I guess.
I'm safe don't worry about that.

@Birdofparadise8 no I left there several years ago (told you I was old lol!) I'm looking for work at the moment. I resigned from my last place of work in August to look after my dad but he changed his mind and went into a nursing home. I've spent my savings so getting stressed about bills, mortgage etc. And being older I have to compete with school leavers who get paid less so I am passed up a lot. It's the worst time of year to be looking for work. I hated my previous workplace but wouldn't have left without another job to go to if I'd known my dad would mess me around. He's got a history of breaking promises so I should have realised what would happen.

Choc cake recipe - From the Australian Womens' Weekly. I add a tin of drained cherries just before pouring the batter into the pan and fold in with a spatula.

The other option is Greens' chocolate cake mix for when I am short of time or energy.

Sounds like you're really taking the steps to support yourself @Birdofparadise8 and I think you can be commended for that!

I'm glad you get to see your uncle again soon too 😊

That sounds yummy @ENKELI

I'm in the same position as you I got fired though from my job and I've had four interviews and I couldn't take one because they wanted days I couldn't work.

I need a job ASAP as well. I have less than $2000 in my bank and I have rent due on the 5th of Jan which is $1500 each.

I do have some savings elsewhere but that's for a home. I would prefer not to touch it.

Anyway, I'm sure my parents will help if need be. Well, I hope so.

What type of job are you looking for?

I need admin in a hospital.

@Birdofparadise8 I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I don't know your situation but I am guessing you live a distance from family and friends? I know it's hard during the day when most people are working, that's when I feel the worst. Loneliness is probably the hardest part of mental health. I wish there was a solution, like a group of like minded people you could join or something like that.

Hugs

I’m not so sure. If I was supporting myself I wouldn't be crying all the time over nothing.

Yes, it will be good to see him @Jynx

I see my aunt tomorrow. I also see my psych tomorrow so that will be a bit overkill in the people department lol.

@Birdofparadise8yeah that's not good. My only saving grace is that I have over paid my mortgage and car loan for so long that I have a couple of months' grace before I have to start really stressing. It doesn't help though.

I am looking for admin as well. Are there any decent recruitment agencies that might be of help? Are you eligible for Centrelink? (I know that's a last resort but it might help tide you over until the right job comes along).

I moved from Hobart to Melbourne for uni. I live in a dorm room. I have one friend who is away at his parent's place. I have my aunt and uncle for support over here. I also have my GP and psych, but that doesn't count.

I have depression, and I was bullied for 13 years at a school. So, making friends has always been hard for me.

It's half loneliness, and then the sadness steps in.

Yeah, I wish there was, too @ENKELI

Thank you, though.

Lol, I get $170 a fortnight from them as I'm classed as a dependent on my parents even though I don't live with them. My rent is $305 a week. I just keep looking at seek and on the hospitals around Melbourne. @ENKELI