I am unemployed and depressed, how can I stop depression from affecting my job search?

Well you need to step up, see life is all about making mistakes. Don’t worry you will find a way. First clear your mind and then think for a skill of yours which is worth developing for. You have ample time to start. when preparation meets opportunity success becomes mandatory. So Be happy Only thing you have to do is keep yourself in the game and try not to get distracted. Whatever a human mind has conceived, it has achieved. Good luck !!

Try to apply to at least 2-3 places a day. Call and follow up. Make it your goal. Keep a log of the places you’re following up on. Etc. This keeps you motivated and shows you orogresss and can help you out of the slum. Don’t forget what you are worth.

Have you tried going to the doctors? Speaking to family and friends? Always try to replace a negative emotion with a positive one.

Mantain focus on what's most important for you: your goals and your dreams, not bad moments. You can do it.

Join a professional course, even if it is a small one. That will add to your CV and make you feel like you need to get out of bed and be in a setting where you interact with others. That will make you feel better and the depression will be at bay for a while. Another good thing could be to set a pattern for yourself. Wake up a certain time, eat meals on time and go to the gym. This will feel like a work pattern and make you more energised for the job search. Good luck and wish you well.

hey, take a quick break. just relax, don't make it to quick. go out with your friends, enjoy life like meditation. talk to somebody who was expert with job search and the most important take a breath. the best way to stop the stress was be relax. the job will come to our by itself (but don't stop searching) if we stress to much, the job that will come to ours either we like it or not we will accept it. so make a wise decision before jump to the job. If we can relax a bit and not stress it to much it won't affect the job search

hello I know its hard when we feel down to keep motivated sorry your feeling this way do you have any friends you can discuss job applications with and swap ideas have you looked to see if there are any courses you could do this would boost your self esteem depression can take over our lives its awful to feel like this are you keeping a routine its a good idea to get out in the fresh air and make sure you are eating properly take each day at a time and maybe try and think about what you would like to do and what would make you happier iam here to listen if your having a bad day I know its hard now but it will get better there are good things out there for you I am sure

This is a very difficult situation to be in. Depression is not easy to deal with. It can cause you feel unmotivated to job hunt, especially if you feel like you're not getting anywhere. The search itself can be overwhelming, so there are a few things to help make things a bit easier. 1) Taking breaks during your job search. Partake in activities like cooking, baking, taking a walk, etc. Don't just dedicate your time towards job searching. However, find some balance. It's easy to get comfortable with these activities. 2) Talk to someone, whether it be a friend, family member, career advisor, or anonymously in a chat. This will help you get your feelings off your chest and give people an idea of what you're going through. 3) Set some goals for yourself for your job search. For example, work on your resume and polish it up to the best of your ability(maybe have someone you know review your resume). 3) Educate yourself during these tough times. There are free courses(and sometimes free certifications!) available online that provide you the knowledge of certain industries and what skills you should have. Utilizing these resources in your down time can help give you some confidence and self-esteem.

Take breaks from computer search by being helpful in the physical world, in an organization. It will make you feel better, and people actually prefer to hire those they know and like (and have seen in person) Delete social media from devices: they increase depression and make you waste time & procrastinate. Also, allow yourself to read news only after 5pm. This way, you will not be dragged down by them before having accomplished what you had to do. See job search as a job: dedicate at least solid 4 hours to network and write cover letters and tweak your resume. And remember: hours you spend on social media, reading news or playing games don’t count as “work”!

It's not easy getting employed in these times and it makes it much harder for those of us with depression to keep a positive outlook while searching for jobs. I am not here to give advice but to limit how much depression affects your job search try to paint a picture of what you want your life to look like in a year or two, see the benefits to being employed and what that means to you. Build upon that desire for success daily with positive affirmations and mantras, strive for that picture you are working towards and focus on the goals!