Depression Quiz - Feeling Hope Less

by Nancy
(Hamilton, Ontario)

I have had successes in my life, but lately it seems that for a number of years my career goals have never worked.

In 2006 I was excited to become a beauty consultant for a large cosmetics company. I worked hard at increasing my sales and product knowledge. After 10 months, I got a raise. Shortly following that one of my young daughters was struck seriously by a truck and within a week following the accident I was dismissed. I was devastated about my child and her injuries and also crushed due to my job loss, which was so unfair. I don't think I am over that and it has been almost 2 years.

I tried to pick up again and try something that expressed who I was and would make me feel useful and creative. I took home staging, paid to have a website built: fancy brochures, business cards: signage and attended many trade shows. That has been one year of trying and not one client from that.

I worked part time at a lighting store, to help make cash and hopefully get some contacts, but I have recently resigned as I can't afford to send all my kids to camp.

I feel like giving up.