Unemployment leads to further depression??

kami24

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

woodbine

you could try some voluntary work perhaps?

April2018mom

Have you tried volunteering work? What are your interests and hobbies? 

M_Anthony

@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.

kami24

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

M_Anthony

@kami24

Have a look at this:
https://www.autism.org.uk/services/community/group.aspx

kami24

Thankyou for that i have emailed the manager of the group sessions near me

M_Anthony

Your welcome! Lets us know how you get on.