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I don't want to work
I'm 17/f
And I have lent some money ($200) to my best friend who has not paid me back after almost 10 months because he is always broke.
I am really in need of the money right now and I am broke myself.
I have recently been diagnosed with depression and I am too tired, lethargic and out of energy as well as irritable and I get angry and violent very easily.
So therefore I can hardly go to school everyday, let alone work.
I really need a job and I desperately need money but i dont think I am going to get the money back of my friend who is actually moving away next week.
What should I do?
it's not only the money that I lent him that I need but I really need an income but I just can't work.
please help.
xx
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That is one of the worst attitudes I have ever seen in my whole life. You can work, just get off your lazy ass. If you have depression, hello, go to your doctor and get Cymbalta or some other medication to treat it. Sorry if this makes you angry, but no one is just going to give you money because you are to tired and irritable to have one. Everyone will scuff in disgust at your attitude. What to you want me to tell you? Go call the hotline for 1-2-3 LumpSum? You are NEVER GOING TO EARN MONEY IF YOU DON'T WORK. Try getting some therapy and medication for your depression, then suck it up like a man and go get a job. It's your loss, not anyone else's, if you won't. If you stay like this you're going to turn into a grumpy old maid with no life who has lived in her parents' house forever. My point is, if you don't go work for money, no one's going to give it to you. No one is going to be affected besides you if you don't get a job, and therefore no one cares if you have any money. You're using your depression as an excuse to hide behind, and it won't work forever. Just get up, get out, and go get a job. This is not the answer you wanted to hear, I know it, but it's a painful reality shock that you needed to hear.
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I am diagnosed with depression as well, but I think it is a different kind. About a year ago, I never wanted to get out of the house, nevermind work. But my parents were making me and I agreed that it was time for me to grow up and get a job. Honestly, having a job has helped my depression a lot. If you're willing enough to take that chance, I think it may help you. Maybe the work itself may not be an awesome experience, but knowing that you're independent, making your own money, and you don't have to rely on anyone else for money is a great feeling. Even if its not fun, its a chance to get away from the house. If you don't go out much, like I didn't, save up your money for something that you really enjoy. I bought a nice camera because I love photography. I think you should strongly consider getting a job. Something easy and non stressful like hostessing, bussing, or working at a place like McDonalds.
If you really don't think you're up to it, ask around. Maybe some people need favors that they're willing to pay you for. Babysitting, lawn mowing/raking leaves, house cleaning. Those won't take much time and its not a set job that you'll always have to go to, but you'll get money from it.
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