Trying to change things.
I'm 30 years old, male, and I have dsythymia. My life isn't in a great place, two therapist were convinced that my depression is caused by environmental factors. So I'm trying to turn things around. It's going to take a long time and a lot of work. I'm currently and very slowly putting together a resume. It's very hard for me. I don't think I look good on paper. I know partly it's my depression talking. My friends tell me kids fresh out of high school sometimes get hired for way better jobs than working in retail like me. So I'm trying to get out. Depression makes this difficult though. My friends don't understand this. A resume is selling yourself, you're good points. With my self esteem issues, this is a lot self reflection and battling my depression so I can start my resume. I can only do a little bit at a time. That little voice in my head tells me to give up, that I'm wasting my time. I want to go into banking or become an office assistant. Something that will make me feel like an actual adult. Something that can afford an actual lifestyle. Maybe something that I can be proud of.
I'm so incredibly proud of you for making an effort! I know depression makes it hard to do stuff which makes your effort even more amazing. If there's one thing I learned about resumes, it's all about wording. It's an opportunity to really sell yourself. When I struggled writing mine, I looked up samples and modeled what I found. I also had friends and family read through it and make improvement. It was also a huge confidence boost. If you ever want to talk, please reach out to me! :) good luck.
@selfconfidentSky2527 It sounds like you are making a lot of progress and putting in a lot of effort! I'm happy that you are trying and sorry that it is giving you some trouble. I know how hard it can be to sell yourself. I often have to work with one of my friends when writing a new resume, so they can point out all my good traits and hard work that I often don't see. It sounds like your friends believe and you and want what is best for you! I hope it all works out for the best <3
I hope that things get better.