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Staci

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do you think that the combination is possible? do you think that your job can contribute to depression? im not just talking about the "i had a bad day, i hate my job" but more deeply than that
 
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with that being said the bad part is that with the job market today, its not like you can go and find another job.
 

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That's exactly the situation that I'm in... I get physically ill and really down just thinking about going to work a lot of the time.
 

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with that being said the bad part is that with the job market today, its not like you can go and find another job.

That plays a huge part I am sure
In better economic times you surely would feel somewhat better just knowing other jobs were available
 

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In my opinion, some people are pre-disposed to depression. They'd be depressed if they were unemployed too.
 

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While some people are predisposed to depression, there are some jobs that I could easily see making a person depressed. It takes a special kind of person to be a CPS (child protective services) worker, for instance. They see the worst of the worst of humanity, and sometimes there's nothing they can legally do about it. A pessimistic person might not be able to get enough joy out of the rare victories of the job to avoid depression.
 

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When I was a behavioural health tech. I worked with a tech and two nurses that just dropped off the face of the earth for a few weeks, at different times of course. Come to find out they checked them selves into a different psych hospital for depression. Then they were back to work.
 

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its no secret that i have depression. been on meds for a few years now, but it seems that my meds are not working and i am slipping into a darker place that i dont really like. it just sucks cause i am at a job that is taking advantage of me, and i cant do a damn thing about it nor can i leave at the moment!
 

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My former workplace contributed to my depression. Fortunately, I landed the job I have now. As soon as I turned in my keys, I felt a dark cloud moving off of me. My present situation has its share of stress, of course, but it's not permanent.

In short; Yes, job=depression.
 

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Considering that some people with depression can't work and are on disability because of it shows right there that depression can intensify from your job.
 

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Sometimes I think it's more the people that make a job horrible, instead of the actual day to day duties.


I really like my job. But my boss can be a right tool. Everyone in the office has said before now that the job would be lovely without him around, being a petty micro-managing dick.
 

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absolutely a job can advance depression

given the job market it makes it hard to move on to another job

best thing to do is to sit down and write down a plan of attack. give yourself something to look forward to
 

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A friend of mine used to believe that all bosses were jerks. But at the time he had only worked at two different jobs with each job only having one boss.

However, he changed his mind when he moved on to other jobs in which the bosses in most of those jobs were pleasant people who were good to work for.

Having an understanding boss if you have serious issues with depression is key. Those supervisors who aren't so understanding don't realize that some people need to take a day off sometimes due to their illness.

It's one thing if an employee just doesn't feel like working. It's another matter if he or she really can't work because their depression is overwhelming them.
 

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I think jobs can definitely contribute to depression, just like the lack of a job can. Any time a person is faced with incessant stress, anxiety-invoking stimuli, or situations that are either legitimately or perceived to be out of one's control, depression can crop up. This doesn't have to be long-term, dangerous depression, but common, mild to moderate episodes that improve with the implementation of coping skills or the removal of the stressor.

We are hugely impacted by our environment and daily routines, and I do think every person is capable of experiencing depression. The severity and treatment possibilities vary, however.
 

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If it's the boss, how about a voodoo doll? Might not work but it might make you feel better anyway ;)
 

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i have looked into the EEOC. i am also BCCing all emails between us in case they decide to go through my work account and delete certain ones. i was only supposed to have 4 days off, but this is week #2. owner has said to not come back until the first of year. me thinks they are trying to get rid of me
 

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For those with mental illness, working can make it worse. But not working isn't as easy as it sounds either, especially if you have or had career goals.
 


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