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

Try to imagine what kind of new possibilities you will have when you finally land a job, and how it would feel, and behave as if it has already happened. Especially when going to the job interviews - imagine that you're already there.

First of all, identify the cause of your depresion and then do what it suits you best to get distracted. That way you'll keep depression of your mind and will be able to search for a job.

We need to look at the loss of employment as a do over in our journey. I have been in this boat for over a year now and find that I am now able to look for a position I really want and one that will make me happy. So each day you have to look at it as a fresh start. Try to remember your worthy and will find another position.

always think good thoughts. Never put yourself down. Amazing things can happen in an instant so don't lose hope and believe there isn't anything out there for you

Many of us go to these situations in life... depression due to unemployment... it affects negatively on job search. Having positive attitude helps for job search. Few things you can do is.. stop thinking all the time about it.. plan sometime of a day for job search. Develope your job skills or join some extra course.. it will boost your confidence at some level... do some activity in free time.. give time for your hobbies. Meet freinds..these involvement in other things in life helps to reduce anxiety and depression

The only time when you have truly failed is when you give up. Depression comes when you have low confidence and self esteem because of the rejection caused by your work/job search.You need to make sure to stay focus until the job that is really meant for you and the people who sees the potential that you have hires you.

You have to realize that being depressed won't solve your financial issues. In order for you to get a good job you must take action and not even take the time to consider failure or negative things. Understand that you are in control of your life, and you will only feel depressed if you allow it to happen. We all know how depression makes everything much harder, but you have to take responsibility for everything that happens to you. You are the one who chooses the way you respond to situations, you have to take action. Whatever it is that makes you depressed, remember that even if things don't go as you planned, everything will be fine.

I don't know what is the most effective way but what worked for me was making this situation positive. For example, observe people who are working - yes, they have their perks like money and all but there are so many downsides - the boss acts as if he owns them, they dont get time for themselves, they give less time to family & friends, they have less time for 'fun' & just chilling out. So, to make your unemployment positive, you can think about how this is giving you more time to discover yourself, gives you time to pursue other knowledgeable/fun activities, spend time with family & friends and just be your 'own' boss :) I think its pretty positive. Because once you are working, its just work work & more work. So keep finding a job, which is important but do not waste these moments. Try to cherish & enjoy them :)

I've been in the same situation, and it is extremely difficult to concentrate on what you need to do. You will follow where your mind goes, so what I have done is just decide on small tasks at first. Taking on too much pushes one back to feel overwhelmed, which can further your depression.

Every night when you go to sleep choose how you would like to feel the next day. And say it out loud. So for example if the next day you would like to feel upbeat and positive and get lot of interview calls. Then say that to yourself last thing before you sleep and you will be suprised how well it works. Keep believing