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Unemployment leads to further depression??

kami24
Member Posts: 402 Pioneering
I have bpd and possible autism as well as i have serious social issues. I get lonely, paranoid and depressed as i cannot work anymore and not working I think has seemed to make my sadness worse. I try to look on the 'bright side' and at nature etc but even find this melancholy. What advice do you have for me where i could have company maybe a few times a week? Or help others somehow and get company that way/feel less cut off and sad? I am on pip and esa btw
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you could try some voluntary work perhaps?Be extra nice to new members.
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Have you tried volunteering work? What are your interests and hobbies?
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@kami24
Hi, just to add to what Woodbine and April2018mom said here are some links to websites you can look at:
Do It lets you search for volunteering roles UK wide
https://do-it.org/
This site also has a variety of volunteer roles
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs
You could also check out any local community centres for anything that might interest you.
Let us know how you get on, and we are here for you if you want to talk about anything. -
Okay i will have a look at these. I have had bad past life experiences with some people too so that's another reason why I dislike alot of people i expect but I am not sure of a 'way out' sometimes that's how i tend to feel as i cannot be with people constantly but i also can't be constantly alone either aa it makes me more paranoid
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Thankyou for that i have emailed the manager of the group sessions near me
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Your welcome! Lets us know how you get on.
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