My life is so hopeless right now!

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I need to support my father financially and he is 81 years old, but there is no nursing jobs (R.N.) out there! I've cried a few times in the past 2 weeks and I'm so afraid that I might be ending up sleeping in the street with my father one day.

If not because of my father, I might have killed myself two weeks ago!

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Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

Sounds like a tough situation that most of us probably don't have a whole lot of advice for. Trudge on, take care, and I hope your situation improves soon!

Tait

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

PLease it always looks darker just before dawn. It may seem hopeless but it isn't.........((HUGS)) my prayers for you and your dad!!!

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Contact your area's Council on Aging for info on how to help your dad. It is NOT hopeless. There will be a job for you soon!

Best Wishes!

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Specializes in Critical Care & Medical-Surgical floor.

Don"t give up. You sound discouraged and afraid. You will eventually find a job, just keep trying. You need to get some help! Not having a job is very stressful but talking about killing yourself about it, scares me. You can make it. Get some counseling and some support from people you trust. Look around, many people have burdens equal to or worse than you do, take a deep breath and keep going. Life is worth living.

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Specializes in Med.Surg/ Psychiatry.

I hope things get better for you soon. There is always a blessing for someone who takes care of someone else and i believe yours is on the way. Hang in there. Remember that we sometimes cry that we have no shoes and then we meet someone who has no legs. No matter how bad you think your situation is, someone else out there may have even worse situation. Don't give up! :hug:

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Don't give up, sometimes things may seem hopeless, but you hang on and it will get better!!! I don't know if you are religious in any way, but asking God for help and reassurance helps, but if not reach out to a friend or someone to offer support!!

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Specializes in PICU, ICU, Hospice, Mgmt, DON.

Have you applied for Medicaide for your father? You may need to do so in the future for health issues not covered by medicare, and if you ever need to place him in an extened care facility. Most must accept a certain number of medicaide residents to keep their contracts with medicare. (I am not suggesting you place your dad in a facility, but you never know what may happen).

I am so sorry to hear how you feel and can sympathize with you.

My mother who is 87, lives with me. I do have a job. But it is VERY stressful working full time, taking care of the house, shopping etc and worrying about her. She is in good health thank God and has all of her marbles, but I am always wondering when that "other shoe will drop".

Have you been to your doctor and told him how you feel?

I had to finally go on some medication because I was feeling pretty hopeless too. Antidepressant helped.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Contact your area's Council on Aging for info on how to help your dad. It is NOT hopeless. There will be a job for you soon!
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Please look for help! It is out there. Surround yourself with family and friends, and talk to someone. I wish you the best. I know first hand about taking care of a loved one and sacrificing your job to do it. I made it and so can you!

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Specializes in Med Sur, LTC.

Please do not give up....life gives us challenges...but there is help and hope for you!!! If you are strong enough to be able to accomplish going to nursing school, pass the boards then trudge on!! Check out the Social Services in your county,(they can help at the time you apply almost immediately)...Social Security Benefits (these take time) and as someone mentioned benefits for aged people. There are housing programs also, which by the sounds of your article you would qualify for. Most importantly you must be strong for your Grandfather. Counseling for your self is probably a good option...there are people to talk with. Just my thoughts because even as an experienced nurse with a good job I am struggling like most Americans in today's economy. Wishing you the BEST!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Please seek assistance. There are programs out there to help those in need.

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