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01-02-2015 01:06 AM
01-02-2015 01:06 AM
depression, anxiety, bpd + dpd
Hi all,
I've struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life but recently was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and dependent personality disorder... or at least traits of both.
I've been in hospital four times in the last 4 or so months for weeks at a time. There seems like so many things to fix about myself that I dont know where to start. My doc said I need to take an extended break from working and concentrate on my health and wellbeing. I'm living in crisis care after being homeless for some time but its only for a short time as I only have a couple months to move out.
The drama is, I wamt to get better and move on with my life but at the same time how can I focus myself on my mental health when I cant afford to sit on unemployment for the time I need to recover.
its really hard for me to even get this much out without feeling totally overwhelmed with it all
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02-02-2015 09:10 AM
02-02-2015 09:10 AM
Re: depression, anxiety, bpd + dpd
Hi there @dwoods77
Welcome to the forums. Such a tricky question!
I'm not sure of your employment situation, so I apologise if my questions or suggestions don't fit your circumstances.
Would I be right in assuming that you have used up any leave you may have, due to your hospitalisation? How is your current employer about your situation? Do they know the details? Are they quite flexible?
Sorry for the bucket of questions - I hope they aren't too overwhelming. Just trying to get a clearer idea of your situation.
Again, welcome to the forums.
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02-02-2015 02:29 PM
02-02-2015 02:29 PM
Re: depression, anxiety, bpd + dpd
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08-02-2015 04:28 PM
08-02-2015 04:28 PM
Re: depression, anxiety, bpd + dpd
In the meantime centrelink have told me until I have that assessment I will have to look for work... I cant even contemplate what to have for lunch it seems without that becoming a huge ordeal. the lady at centrelink whispered to me that shes sure I can find some "jobs that I can put down" LOL
had my first psychologist appointment the other day which left me feeling exhausted and brought up quite a lot of painful memories. I am also on a waitlist for dbt through the community mental health clinic but apparently there is a very long waitlist. Im not all that hopeful of any major breakthrough with my free 10 psychologist appts but I will give it a good shot.