Feeling very low

[limescale]

Can someone offer some kindness?

Hello!
What would help? What kind thing can you do for yourself?

Thank you for replying.
I was made redundant last month. I have been applying for jobs as much as possible. I have had many, many rejections. Each one takes a day or two.
I have to keep putting myself in a position of rejection and I don't know how long I can keep doing it for without completely falling apart.
I am a lone parent and have a teenage son.
For 2 months (since I was given notice) I have been trying to be positive and proactive, look after myself, see friends, but with nothing at all positive on the job front my future looks exactly the same. Worse in fact as my money goes down.

I signed up to do some volunteer work 2 weeks ago. Met with them, did all the forms etc. I've heard nothing from them. I tried to help my sense of worth and purpose and even that has been thrown back at me.

Sorry I missed this! Job search is such a slog, it’s very demoralising. I deal with volunteers as part of my job- can you face sending friendly nudge? Sometimes we just get overwhelmed. Many more people offer than follow through…

You are actually being a HERO whilst going through these most difficult times that most people would find challenging.

Well done a 1,000 times over Limescale for your good efforts and your work with your son. We are human beings and not human doings if you know what l mean. Maybe take the pressure off yourself tomorrow and try it out and just be for the day. Just be your own good kind self and don't care what others think. You are a HERO.

I am the OP - name change.

Thank you for your kind words.
I am really struggling today - cannot stop crying.
I applied for a post which pretty much mirrored the job I was made redundant from. Got an auto acknowledgement that I'd hear between 1-3 weeks. After 2 weeks I sent a polite request for a status update. Two of my immediate colleagues who were also made redundant know the director of the company and put in a good word for me.
I've heart nothing and the job is no longer on their website.

I think I have used up every ounce of resilience I had. Trying not to let DS see how worried I am, trying to do the things you're meant to do when you're low (get up, get dressed, exercise, see friends). I just don't see the point any more.

If I can't support my little home and my son what is the point?

I’m going to hide this thread as it hasn’t been as helpful as I had hoped. I feel quite alone.

I wish I knew how to help OP. You are doing all the right things. Persevere and look after yourself, it’s worth it. ❤️❤️

Aww. Not working and job hunting is really hard. Keep going - something will come up

When I get really low, I take one day at a time. Just do what you can to get you through another day. Things will get better.

Hi OP - this sounds really hard. Job market is tough and it sounds like you've got it all on your shoulders. Look after yourself - hot bath, walk, yoga class. You need it, to continue. Virtual hug