Mental health problems.

[rachel89]

I am currently dealing with serious depression issues. I want to apologize if I have said anything mean or bizzare

[Dena]

So far, I haven't seen anything that is a problem. Depression can be a part of transsexualism and it might be the result of other causes. We will assume it's because you are still very early in dealing with your issues and a contributing factor might be your unemployment. I hope things start going your way soon so you aren't facing so many problems.

[rachel89]

It was an issue regardless of my employment status. but being unemployed is horrible and makes everything worse.

[Dena]

It was an issue regardless of my employment status. but being unemployed is horrible and makes everything worse.

I hear you. I was unemployed several time for around 6 months but the worst was Jan 13, 1984(friday the 13th) to Jan 13, 1986(monday the 13th). The good thing is the job I took in 1986 still sends me a pay check. The government fudges the numbers and about 25% of the work force is unemployed meaning the job openings are for highly skilled people or jobs no one wants to do.

[rachel89]

I think I have hurt well meaning people in my life with my mood swings and impulsive behavior and alcoholism.

[rachel89]

I've also tried calling a mental health helpline and they were worthless.

[Dena]

I think I have hurt well meaning people in my life with my mood swings and impulsive behavior and alcoholism.

My roommate wasn't a drunk but when I first met her, she consumed enough to alter her mood. Sometimes she was happy and other times the alcohol would combine with her mood and she would come down on me hard enough to drive me to tears. I would suggest you try to eliminate alcohol from your life while you are dealing with the depression because it can make the depression worst.

As for not drinking being a social problem. You could put all the alcohol I have consume in my life in a single shot glass and have room to spare. Early on before I was old enough to drink, I made a decision that if I found that magic drug that made the pain go away, it would slow my transition. As the result, the strongest drug I take is aspirin. I don't drink or use any other form of drugs because I am now high on life and don't need anything else.

I am not against other people consuming alcohol as I have bough it for other people but I found a way in life that makes me happy without the need for anything artificial.