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From: Nom dePlume on 24 Sep 2007 22:43
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> On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:49:49 +1000, Doug Laidlaw
> <laidlaws(a)doughost.invalid> wrote:
> Doug;
> Hmm... I hadn't thought of depression as a disability, I guess I
> thought of it more like cancer. I'd be in "remission" for several
> years and then it would return. Funny thing is that if I had cancer,
> normal people would be understanding and if I needed time off for
> treatments, no problem. But several years ago when my pdoc put me on
> limited disability for 3 months to adjust my meds, I heard that one
> upper manager said that it would be a "vacation" for me. Fortunately
> my manager was far more understanding (his sister has depression).
>
> I have wondered if maybe I've reached my limits, considering the
> disabling effects of depression. But I'm also lazy and don't push
> myself too much...

I would suspect the same applies when it comes to finding an effective
treatment for depression, then. You might be best advised to work harder on
looking for solutions. If you like, you can tell us what you've tried, and
what effects the various medicines have had, and we might be able to offer
some suggestions for alternatives.

> So, the big question is what do I do for a living?
> Do I stay in hi-tech and go for entry-level or medium-level jobs? So
> at a job interview do I say that I want a job that's not too
> stressful?? Oh and btw I want a big salary, too - ya right ;) I'm not
> expecting answers (suggestions are welcomed), but some how I have to
> figure this out. I sure don't want a job where I say "do you want
> fries with that?", or "welcome to Walmart". I'm also very shy, so a
> retail job would be very difficult for me.
> -Dave

If all of the options suck, you may as well go for one that pays better,
right?

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