I lost loads of jobs through depression and anxiety symptoms.
The public sector office jobs were the only two jobs which tried to support me, as they were big on equal opportunities and disabled staff (my disability being the inablity to work with people) Most employees with disabilities were ok, as the disability didnt interfere with the job. I did get pissed off with being called psycho and bosses (even the kind ones) going on and on about the wisdom of taking time off sick). They didnt understand that getting sacked was always my fear, given my history.
Other jobs werent so easy, they were hostile, and Ive been fired from over a dozen or more.
I was told many times, in fairness, that I wasnt a trouble causer, but I was a source of trouble, as in allowing others to bully me unreasonably and the fallout affecting other colleagues. Although timid, and very friendly, I am deeply ashamed to say that sometimes I lost my mind and did some stupid things which could have potentialy harmed fellow workers. :blushing:
If depression is transitory or the cause of it is not too deep rooted, I think it could be possible for some workers to hold down a job, but without predujice(sp) some people are just not suited to employment - they are not a failure)
Even if depression means missing out on money (like me) they can be productive in many other ways, and this does build self esteem. I sent prisoners copies of my artwork for their cell walls, and many have relayed lovely comments on how these posters made life that bit better while serving their sentences.
Things like this stop me getting hung up about money, as I feel I am working in a genuine way, and money isnt everything.
