how to cope..

[misslideaway]

I was made redundant 2 months ago. (3rd redundancy) and I'm signed on the old rock and roll. I'm registered with agencies and am always searching & appliying for work. (But the field I work in is niche in the area I live) My problem is that I'm so bored and with all this time on my hands I should be going out and doing something. But I cant actually be bothered with any of my friends at the moment. My boyf, who I love more than anything, is getting it in the neck from me coz I just feel so useless. My new found pessimistic outlook on life aint helping my other problems. I know that its depression but have been treated for it before and found that nothing helps (for me anyway). And that I will eventually pull myself out of it. So what can I do. Anyone got any good forums to discuss this? Or any ideas? Ways to cure boredom? Perhaps someone out there wants to give me my dream job.. I dont ask for much just job satisfaction and loads of wedge. Help me, I'm driving myself (and my georgous boyf) up the wall!!

[jocasta]

Why don't you do some voluntary work? I'm sure charities would be grateful for someone who can offer them time/skills. It may help put your problems into perspective.

[Alej]

learn to play the piano, travel, study another profesion, join a sports team. I think jocasta's charity idea is excellent

[Scarlett]

What sort of job would you most love?

[misslideaway]

Thanks for your charity work idea. It is sometying I have thought about before and I know that it would be well appreciated as well as fulfilling. I am looking into it further. Scarlett. The work I am qualified to do, and love, is insurance claim investigation. But where I live, there is not much call for it as most of the industry is based else where in the country. I would love a change and often think about teaching or mental health work, but is difficult to get into unless qualified. And to be honest, I've got debts and need to keep a good wage coming in. And Ajej, thank you also for your suggestions. At the moment, I cannot afford to study but sports team would one to consider. Thanks for suggestions all.