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

Feeling depressed can make everything feel ten times harder. Finding a job sounds like a big task and that can add to not feeling motivated to do it. It can help to make a list of small tasks you can do toward your goal so it doesn't feel as overwhelming. For example, set a goal one day to find a job posting you like and could apply to. You don't have to apply or call or anything. Just find one. That small step will help you feel accomplished without forcing you to feel overwhelmed by the big task of finding a job.

Just like the average person would rather approach a smiling person as opposed to one that is frowning, that is how potential employers react to applicants. If your resume, dress, and interview doesn't exude positivity, then potential employers may be turned off by that.

Just don't give up and ask around to other people about different ways to find a job. Or you can create your own.

Try and find a job that interests you. Don't look at it like working your life off, but like it's a life goal.

Get someone you can trust, and ask them to talk to you. Talking may not be easy, but it helped me through my struggles.

by accepting the fact that we are doing whatever we can , being sad about it won't make it any better and we must enjoy our lives even if it have such hard times, it will pass no matter what or how long it takes and we must stay positive

Get out there and talk to people about how your feeling about the situation. Trust me, we've all been a victim of the job application black hole and know how it feels so there will always been someone available to give you a helping hand that really can relate to the struggle.

things work as you want and allow the to happen. If you say "I´m searching for a job" then you will keep and keep searching with no guarantee of finding it. If you focus your attention and effort on "finding the job" you will have a better understanding of what you have to do and the circumstances will appear by themselves.

I would personally suggest really getting into the reasoning behind the depression. Really talk to someone professional who can better understand and help you really figure it out. The way I think about it is this; there's a road leading to this amazingly happy/healthy place (the job), but there's a HUGE wall blocking your path (depression). You thus would need to find the tools and materials to break down the wall, which will help you reach the end. Those tools to break down the wall are things to help you break the depression. Talking to a professional, really looking within yourself to find out where this depression has risen from, really sharing and talking about your problems with peers and family can help as well, and there are so many more!

I have been in this situation. I make sure that I am taking breaks, doing something for myself and working out. I like to take walks and listen to music. Don't forget the things you enjoy and still take time to do them!