Jobs that contribute to depression

It was a beautiful day out, the sun was shining and I woke up feeling ready to take on the day. That is until I got to work. I did not realize this at first, but almost immediately my mood changed. As the day dragged on I noticed that my emotions were not improving, in fact, I was feeling worse than before.

My coworker, who is a sexist ass, by the way, decided that it would make him feel better to 'call me out' on the things he felt that I was doing wrong. Over the past week he created a list of complaints he had against me. Some of the things that he mentioned were so ridiculous and false that it was almost funny, except the fact that there was nothing funny about the way that this made me feel. This all seemed so petty, and he was getting off on being mean. I do not and will not ever understand why people feel the need to put others down. The biggest issue he had against me was the way that I talked to him in front of peers. I have always given him more respect than he has ever shown me, so this came as a surprise.

During the meeting I was able to keep it together despite the attack against me. After the meeting, I was not in control anymore. My eyes started to water uncontrollably and I could not focus on anything. I went home that night feeling the same as I always do after work, sad, alone and hurt. It really did not click that my job was causing these episodes. Depression can be so random that trying to break it down and make sense of it all seems impossible at times. I began researching this and found that I am not alone and that this is common. I found several articles that supported this and as I was reading through these I started to see a pattern. I then started to look into other industries that have high reports of employee depression. Below is a list of jobs that frequently contribute to depression and anxiety. 

Nursing home and child care workers

Food service staff

Social workers

Health care workers

Artists, writers and entertainers

Teachers

Administrative support staff

Maintenance and ground workers

Financial advisers and accountants

Sales people

So my advice for all my 'Mad Hatters' out there is to get out and get happy, what I mean by this is getting out of the job that you are in and get into one that will make you happy. I know that there are several reasons why people cannot up and quit their job but if your job is contributing to your panic attacks, anxiety or depression then the best avenue is to get out and be on your way to a happier you. 

It Does Not Always Pour After It Rains. Seeing The Light On A Bad Day.

Sometimes in life bad things happen in life. Unexpected events that seem so big at the time, they make you want to lock yourself in your room and scream. These usually come at the worst time, proving that when it rains, it pours. So the question is, how can you defeat the negative thoughts that start running through your mind? There is no easy answer and I wish that there was. I hate to think that there are people out there that are going through some tough times. It can be difficult figuring out a way to tame the monsters in your head. Here are some tips that have helped me, and hopefully will help you to. 

Always remember that you are not alone. Even though it feels like you are all alone, and you feel that no one could possibly understand your pain, please remember that there are billions of people in the world and there are others that feel your pain and can relate. 

Stop thinking about what you can't change. Always easier said than done, but in reality shit happens. The best thing that you can do is learn from this experience and move on.

Stop looking in the past. Instead, focus on the present and the future. Do something today that will have a positive impact on tomorrow. 

Think of this hardship as a challenge. It helps to think of this as an opportunity to move forward with your dreams and goals. For example, if you lose your job, try to change the way you are thinking about it. Maybe that job was stressful, maybe you did not get along with coworkers, maybe your schedule was holding you back from whatever it is that you truly want. 

Now go out and make a difference in your life, for the better. Stay positive and be yourself, who knows you could be the next person that will change a person, a community or even the world. Never give up on what makes you happy. 

Sorry for the delay

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Stay happy, and remember a random dance party or act of kindness can truly change your day for the better.