Struggle to work and depression

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I quit my retail job in February 2019 because it was getting too overwhelming for me. The constant overstimulation, changed schedules, unkind coworkers/managers got the best of me.

They only scheduled me for 20 hours or less a week, I struggled to survive.

I don't work and feel a bit sad about this, after 3 years of discouraging workplaces, I have relapsed into depression.

I have no money to my name and a friend takes care of me right now.

Who else is going though this?


I just paint now, because I don't know what else to do with my time.

Here is the artwork I make because my posts keep messing up when I try to post them.

https://bit.ly/2Eb5lPD

Beautiful artwork. My AS-like mom would concur with your experience. I was in an AS-friendly group for many years, but that has changed and I need an exit and am not sure where to go. I am keeping my depression at bay but stalling and holding most thoughts at arm's length. sorry you are in a funk that way. Wishing a way to sustainable wellness is evident for you soon. (and me)

I eat well, but I have had years where Ive had to tighten my belt. I think it is just part of growing up no matter what your status is. I have some really good ramen noodle recipes.

Find work doing something you love, and money will be of no consequence. If it is art, keep up the art.

At the risk of sounding trite, the best advice I've heard on depression is just do what you would normally do if you weren't depressed and eventually you won't be. Routine keeps me from falling too deep in a pit.

Your art is wonderful. I am sure illustrator industry is competitive, but could it be worth trying? Or something else visual/creative? What is your favorite art style?

As for the co-workers and managers not liking you is there any specific personality traits that you can identify that upsets them?

When the AS in my life was younger she acted like she has some special knowledge that no one else has and would debate anybody about it which anoyed many people. For example She would tell a electrical engineer that he was wrong about something he worked on every day and she never work in the field or went to school in that field a day in her life she would be completely wrong and argue with them constantly until they got mad and gave up and then wonder why people disliked her.