Posted by Greg A. on April 18, 2001, at 14:30:24
In reply to Understimulation on the job and Depression, posted by roo on April 18, 2001, at 13:15:35
Good thought Roo.
I can definitely relate. I have a professional type job that leaves me high and dry as far as sense of accomplishment goes. I’m in a rut. I could have probably advanced much further in my work if I had the confidence to go for it. But depression and anxiety have been with me for many years and I settle for staying where I am. Sometimes even that seems too much but often I find I am bored at work and looking for something more stimulating to do. If this keeps up for too long I begin to feel depressed, like you.
I find myself waiting for retirement but also wondering if that will be worse than where I am. At least in my work environment I am forced to relate to people and to keep up a routine. Would I be happier without that? I’m not sure. I often think that if I was confident that depressive episodes were a thing of the past, or would be mild and short, I would take some chances and see where I land. I guess I’m just scared that a change will leave me worse off than I am now.
I think a lot of people who suffer depression are intelligent and very capable. They often have greater insight into their behaviour and that of others that most. When the depression is absent, they are bored with what they do, because they are capable of so much more.
poster:Greg A.
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