Bipolar/depression career success stories?

Question

I feel really hopeless because I couldn't manage to pursue the career I went to school for (public interest law), and now I'm getting turned down for the kind of jobs I had when I was 19 (I'm 36 now). I sort of put all my eggs in the career basket, so now I just feel like a loser, but still too proud to accept that I can't have the things I wanted, so I cry all the time instead of making a good effort. I don't know what's due to my illness and what's just my bad character. I can't stop dwelling on my failures and lost youth, and I have trouble imagining any future I could bear, much less enjoy. I don't seem to care about anything else anymore. I've been like this for a long time, despite all the usual medical and therapeutic approaches. Has anybody here been able to turn things around for themselves under these kind of circumstances? I could use some inspiration. Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

I cant give you any inspirational stories of how someone magically turned their life around - (though Im sure it has, can, and will be done) but it seems that from a Cognitive perspective you are seriously undermining or at least adding to your problems by having such a alack of selp acceptance and worldly acceptance. Unfoirtunately we cant all have what we wantin life - but that doesnt mean that we have to get depressed and down about it.I would contact a specialist career agency for people with MH difficulties and possibly consider volunteering for a whileif its possible.

Answer 2

I was having a lot of trouble trying to hold down a job and finally ended up on permanent mental disability.  After years of feeling worthless and like a failure I finally decided to go back to college, it is hard at times but will be worth it in the end.  I'm bipolar and ADD so getting out of bed is an accomplishment for me anymore.  Maybe returning to school or volunteering may give you the sense of accomplishment and happiness you are looking for.  Good Luck.