Posted by mist on April 18, 2001, at 14:39:14
In reply to Understimulation on the job and Depression, posted by roo on April 18, 2001, at 13:15:35
I can relate somewhat to what you’re saying, although I seem to be able to please employers in my field even when I'm not that impressed with my own output.
However, I don’t put a lot of energy into my career and don’t feel energized or excited by work. Sometimes I prefer “mindless” work so I can space out (it depends on the job and how much positive feedback you get for it), but now I’m overqualified to get that kind of work even if I wanted it.
In general I think the environment and expectations in the average workplace aren’t particularly conducive to a high level of mental health.
>Does anyone out there experience a double-edged sword
> with their depression? In some ways, depression and
> under achieiving in the job world can go hand in hand. My
> depression often leaves me too wrung out for much ambition.
> However, working a dull, mind numbing, easy and boring
> job often causes me to feel depressed and understimulated.
> Also, if I'm not busy enough in my job (which is often),
> my mind turns inward to negative thoughts (an idle mind
> is the devil's workshop). Can anyone relate to this at
> all?
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