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

There are ups and downs in life.. I know this may be sounding similar as other people must have saod it. Many times...but remember you have potentials.. things will work out... trustme... gather confidence nd do a job of your satisfaction....

Depression can be a tricky and nasty little issue to tackle head on. Do you know what is causing the depression? From personal experience, it really does help to figure out what caused it and work up from there. If you try to ignore it, it won't go away. It can come back and be much stronger than before. What about keeping a daily journal to see what effects you the most on a day to day basis? Taking little steps can really help and in the end, help with your job search. Also, try to remember the things you once loved and look for a career that focuses on that! You never know what you may find.

I understand your life is not what you wanted it to be, but you have the power to change that, and once you achieve your goals you will feel much happier, try to see the experience with the most positive eyes you can. When searching for the job show that you are a nice person, that wants to work and is trying to change her life, I know you can do it! If you feel deeply depressed you should consider in searching a speacialist, there is nothing wrong in asking for help! Good luck :`)

With unemployment and without a purpose (or the inability to provide for the family/self, I fell into depression after 4 months unemployed. i was laid off from my job and in the first 3 months, I was looking around, but the feeling is that I got my well deserved sabbatical. But after a few rejection from interviews into the 4 months, I started to feel depressed. I always keep the thoughts at bay, keeping myself active through exercise, spend time with the family, have positive thoughts. There is going to be a job that I can apply my skill sets to. Keep these activities / thoughts. As it will show during the interview that you are eager to move on to the next step in your career.

Treat you job search as if it were a job in itself. Wake up early for work. Dress like you're at work. For 8 hours, devote all of your efforts for job searching. Take the same breaks you would take as if you were at work. If you treat job searching like a job, then it feels like you're at work. It will make you feel productive, which is vital for mental health. You may find the job search goes better, as you will put in more applications, try harder, and present yourself more professionally.

I've been through this, it was one of the hardest experiences I have ever had to go through because I was fired from my previous job which depressed me more. Tell a friend, a close one. They will motivate you and help you. Listen to them, push through!

Trying to have a positive outlook on your current situation will help you succeed in your search for employment. The mask we all wear on the outside no matter how we feel on the inside is the first thing people will notice, as sad as that fact might be, it is true. Just remember that everyone goes through hard times in their life and while it may sometimes feel like the world is working against you, just keep in mind that you are a good and caring individual with lots to offer, to not only a business that hires you, but to the whole world. Ever here that saying "a butterfly flaps it's wings, and across the earth a hurricane forms"? Well it is true for yourself aswell, while it may feel like you are not accomplishing much at this moment in time, every little thing counts. Having someone to talk to about what is currently going on is very important to help understand why you feel this way, and help to take the right steps in healing. And always remember, to someone out there, whether it be a family member or a friend, you are important to them and you bring joy in their life, in one way, shape or form.

I'm sorry. I'm in the same position and it is very hard. What I try to do is think positively about what will be coming for me in the future if I can maintain my positive attitude. I like to think about how much I've done and achieved already so as not to beat up on myself for not following the cultural norm (e.g. working). This doesn't mean I don't want to work; it just means I'm doing a different type of work: healing. I wish you all the best!

one of the most negative things about being unemployed that feeds depression in this situtaion is the lack of routine, so try to keep a healthy routine for your day to day life .

From personal experience of being unemployed for an extended period of time, I found the best way to stop depression from affecting my job search was to explore new hobbies. Try an Adult Coloring book. They are surprisingly therapeutic and can inspire you. Going to the gym or trying at home exercises can increase your endorphins and boost your self esteem.