I graduated from university last year. I am in my early twenties and am currently living in my family home. Due to mental health issues I have been working part time in a retail job since graduating because I wasn't able to manage anything more strenuous for a while. My mental health has improved a bit (though is still reasonably fragile) but I know that living with my family is one of the major negative effects on it.
Therefore I need to leave as soon as I can. I was planning to move out to rent with some friends, but that option has fallen through so now I am considering buying myself as I have most of a deposit saved. But before I can move forward on that I need to find a job with a salary I can completely support myself with. I'm worried about whether I can manage a full time job with my mental health right now (I had to drop out of a programme I started previously) but equally I can't face staying at home because my mental health is suffering. I feel like I'm caught in a catch 22!
I have been applying for full time jobs so just need to keep going with that and hope that something works out soon. It is tempting to give up but I need out so will continue. Would appreciate any encouragement or advice anyone can offer!