Starting to get depressed... (Vent)

alwaysfaithful · Jan 22, 2011

maybe you can find a job that you sit down most of the time.... office work perhaps? don't give up!!!

carolmaccas66, BSN, RN · Jan 22, 2011

OK come on now mate, don't get too down, I am sure we can all think of some suggestions to help you, even if it is just encouragement.

Have you seen a doctor re this condition? Regardless of what the podiatrist said, they are not a doctor, perhaps there is some other option you can look at, I don't know if you can have surgery to help correct this condition at all? I would see an orthopaedic surgeon for another opinion.

Can you not wear rubber or gel inserts that will support your feet and legs, and/or support stockings as well to help you? I would be asking about these and any other support aids you can buy.

Try go to all the employment agencies (nursing or otherwise), or large businesses, and apply for all and any jobs. Getting any job to help pay the bills is better than sitting around waiting for the phone to ring, so to speak. You will just become despondent and depressed as you said. Houston is quite a big city isn't it? There must be clerical work or something you can do. We even have supermarkets over here where the checkout girls sit down, couldn't you ask re that at your supermarkets?

Do you take regular medication to help control this condition? Also have you seen your local doctor to discuss your problems and ask re medications to help you? Anti-depressants could help lift your mood, ask your local doctor if not already on them.

Why don't you start cold canvassing businesses as well and see if you can use your QA skills in another area apart from nursing? Many companies I'm sure would value your experience in this area. Or go and do a little extra training to work in another QA area to help gain employment - I'd also be contacting social security and employment agencies to ask re help with money for bills, re-training, etc to see if I am eligible.

Could you try massage also to help with your condition?

Also try to do some leisure activities that reduce your stress levels, maybe not walking, what about stretching, or yoga/pilates - that can help with many conditions, get the blood pumping, etc, or even swimming, doing art work, etc will maybe not stress you out too much.

Try not to worry too much either (easier said than done!), and I would also be finding out as much as possible re your condition and ways to manage and/or treat it.

Let us know how you get on.

Leelee2 · Feb 4, 2011

Have you looked into other job types?? Not sure if Texas has special funding for say Autism programs? Or would you consider doing childcare in your home?

As a nurse/mother this may be an option for some extra income, and you have more control over the home environment? I know it isn't totally nursing...but it may be an option.

nursepenelope · Feb 5, 2011

What about home health where you are working with one person at a time? When you send your resumes, call the hiring manager to let them know you are interested in the position and that you applied online. Just submitting online will get you nowhere. Reach out to people you know and let them know that you are looking for a job (that doesn't require alot of standing/walking). Also, I had plantar fasciitis. Consulted with a foot doc who said you have to wear good supportive shoes with a good insole. Not soft or gel types, but hard to really support the muscles and tendons in your heal. I bought Superfeet Insoles. They have varying degrees of support insoles, but all are hard. Seems counter-productive, but try. Also, water bottle filled with frozen water: roll your bare foot on it to help with swelling and pain, and of course anti-infammatories. You can alos get cortisone shots in your feet to decrease swelling.

swift125 · Mar 16, 2011

You might want to consider asking your doctor if some of the new electronic diagnostics (sensors that you wear and a computer records) before you accept a painful condition. My own "plantar fasciitis" turned out to be a spinal issue (infected disc).